Dec 2, 2024 03:30 IST
First revealed on: Dec 2, 2024 at 03:30 IST
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Rajiv’s ballot marketing campaign
RAJIV GANDHI LAUNCHED the Congress-I election marketing campaign with a whirlwind tour of a number of UP cities and a virulent assault on the opposition, which he stated was backing forces attempting to interrupt the nation. Making a dramatic entry in a blue and gray IAF helicopter, the 40-year-old Prime Minister had the crowds listening to him in eager silence.
Optimism on India-US
THE FOUR-MEMBER American Senate delegation expressed optimism about the way forward for Indo-American relations on the finish of their two-day go to. The Senators stated: “We go away with a renewed sense of friendship between our two nations and folks and look ahead to returning to this spectacular nation.”
Zia’s referendum
CHIEF MARTIAL Legislation Administrator Normal Zia-ul-Haq, shocked his political detractors by saying a nationwide referendum on December 19 to hunt individuals’s approval to proceed as president of Pakistan for one more 5 years. Normal Zia, who seized energy seven years in the past in a army coup, stated that individuals can be requested to present their verdict on whether or not they accepted his regime’s insurance policies and Islamisation drive since 1977.
Murderer testifies
SATWANT SINGH, THE surviving murderer of Indira Gandhi, stated he was motivated by Beant Singh to kill Indira Gandhi after Operation Blue Star within the Golden Temple, particular investigating company sources stated. In a press release earlier than the extra chief metropolitan Justice of the Peace, Satwant stated that first Beant Singh fired photographs at Indira Gandhi from his revolver. After 30 seconds, he opened fireplace at her together with his sten gun.
