Agni Technology Demonstrator
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's missile programme conducts the first flight of the Agni technology demonstrator.
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1989 in India
Explore 11 historical events and records for India in 1989.
Historical records for India in 1989
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May
November
Ninth General Election
The ninth general election ends Congress's majority and leads to the formation of a National Front government.
December
Prime Minister of India
V.P. Singh becomes Prime Minister at the head of the National Front government.
Other events (month unknown)
Bofors Affair
Allegations concerning the Bofors artillery contract damage Rajiv Gandhi's government and become a major political controversy.
Constitution of India
V.P. Singh forms a National Front minority government after the 1989 general election.
Election
Congress loses its parliamentary majority in the 1989 general election and Rajiv Gandhi leaves office.
Election
Armed resistance to Indian rule begins in the Kashmir valley, Muslim political parties complain that the 1987 elections to the states legislative assembly were rigged against them
Hizbul Mujahideen
Hizbul Mujahideen emerges as a major militant organisation during the intensifying Kashmir insurgency.
Rebellion of Rebels in Kashmir
Armed resistance to Indian rule begins in the Kashmir valley, Muslim political parties complain that the 1987 elections to the states legislative assembly were rigged against them
Rule of Kashmir
Armed resistance to Indian rule begins in the Kashmir valley, Muslim political parties complain that the 1987 elections to the states legislative assembly were rigged against them
Vishwanath Pratap Singh International Relations
V.P. Singh's government faces growing diplomatic tension with Pakistan over the Kashmir insurgency.
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