Governor
Sudarshan Agarwal becomes Governor of Uttaranchal.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2003 in India
Explore 11 historical events and records for India in 2003.
Historical records for India in 2003
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January
Chief Minister
Sushil Kumar Shinde becomes Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Resignation of Vilasrao Deshmukh
Vilasrao Deshmukh leaves office as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
May
GSLV-D2
K. Kasturirangan oversees GSLV-D2, which places the experimental GSAT-2 spacecraft into a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
June
India-China Declaration
Vajpayee and Chinese leaders issue a declaration outlining principles for improved India-China relations.
India-China Special Representatives
India and China agree to appoint Special Representatives to pursue a political framework for resolving the boundary question.
Recognition of Tibet Autonomous Region
India formally recognises the Tibet Autonomous Region as part of the People's Republic of China.
Sikkim Border Trade Agreement
India and China agree to reopen border trade through Sikkim.
October
Janata Dal (United) Party
Janata Dal (United) is from mainly Bihar and Karnataka is led by Ntish Kumar & reconstituted by the merger of the Janata Dal (United) with the Samata Party
November
Line of Control Ceasefire
India and Pakistan begin a ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.
December
Agreement on Restore direct air links and overflight rights
India and Pakistan agree to restore direct air links and overflight rights as relations improve.
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