Mandal Commission Implementation
V.P. Singh's government announces implementation of reservations for Other Backward Classes in central government employment.
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1990 in India
Explore 13 historical events and records for India in 1990.
Historical records for India in 1990
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August
October
Minister of State for Agriculture
Nitish Kumar serves as Union Minister of State for Agriculture.
November
Resignation of Vishwanath Pratap Singh
V.P. Singh's government loses a confidence vote and he resigns as Prime Minister.
Prime Minister of India
Chandra Shekhar becomes Prime Minister with outside support from Congress.
December
Chitra Heart Valve
M. S. Valiathan and his multidisciplinary team achieve the first implantation of the indigenous Chitra mechanical heart valve.
Other events (month unknown)
All Tripura Tiger Force
The All Tripura Tiger Force emerges as an insurgent organisation seeking greater tribal control in Tripura.
Honours
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam receives the Padma Vibhushan for distinguished public service.
Kashmir Insurgency
The armed insurgency in Kashmir intensifies during V.P. Singh's government.
Rebellion of Rebels in Kashmir
Muslim separatist groups begin campaign of violence in Kashmir. Islamic terrorism in Kashmir increases against the Indian occupying troops
Rule of Kashmir
Islamic terrorism in Kashmir increases against the Indian occupying troops
Rule of Tripura
The All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) is founded by Lalit Debbarma to fight for Tripuras secession from India
Tripura Tiger Force
The All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) is founded by Lalit Debbarma to fight for Tripuras secession from India
Withdrawal from Sri Lanka
V.P. Singh's government completes the withdrawal of the Indian Peace Keeping Force from Sri Lanka.
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