Punjab Accord
Rajiv Gandhi and Harchand Singh Longowal sign an accord intended to address major political grievances in Punjab.
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1985 in India
Explore 6 historical events and records for India in 1985.
Historical records for India in 1985
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Assam Accord
Rajiv Gandhi's government signs the Assam Accord with leaders of the Assam agitation.
Other events (month unknown)
Fifty-second Amendment
The Fifty-second Amendment introduces anti-defection provisions for members of Parliament and state legislatures.
Minister of Human Resources
P.V. Narasimha Rao becomes Minister of Human Resource Development.
Rajya Sabha
Pratibha Patil enters the Rajya Sabha and later serves as its Deputy Chairperson from 1986 to 1988.
Rotavirus 116E
M. K. Bhan identifies the naturally attenuated 116E rotavirus strain in newborn infants and recognizes its potential for vaccine development.
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