Who returned as Chief Minister after the 1987 Assembly election?
1) Indira Gandhi
2) Farooq Abdullah
3) Rajiv Gandhi
4) Sheikh Abdullah

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

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Farooq Abdullah returned as Chief Minister after the 1987 Assembly election.

The assembly election of 1987 unfolded amusing results. Official results showcased a significant triumph for the National Conference-Congress alliance, reinstating Farooq Abdullah as Chief Minister. Yet, widespread belief persisted that the election outcomes did not truly reflect the people's choice, alleging the election process to be riddled with manipulation. Simultaneously, growing public resentment against ineffective governance since the early 1980s coupled with the perception that democratic processes were eroding under state and central influences led to a burgeoning political crisis in Kashmir. This crisis escalated considerably with the ascent of insurgency.