Arrange the following events related to regional aspirations in the correct chronological order.
(A) The Assam Accord
(B) Sikkim asking for full integration with India
(C) Peace Agreement between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga
(D) The Anandpur Sahib Resolution
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (D), (B), (A), (C)
(D) The Anandpur Sahib Resolution — 1973.
(B) Sikkim asking for full integration with India — April 1975.
(A) The Assam Accord — 1985.
(C) Peace Agreement between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga — 1986.
NCERT (2025-26): “Political context … It was in this context that during the 1970s a section of Akalis began to demand political autonomy for the region. This was reflected in a resolution passed at their conference at Anandpur Sahib in 1973. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution asserted regional autonomy and wanted to redefine centre-state relationship in the country.… Sikkim’s merger … The first democratic elections to Sikkim assembly in 1974 were swept by Sikkim Congress which stood for greater integration with India. The assembly first sought the status of ‘associate state’ and then in April 1975 passed a resolution asking for full integration with India.… Movements against outsiders … Eventually after six years of turmoil, the Rajiv Gandhi-led government entered into negotiations with the AASU leaders, leading to the signing of an accord in 1985.… Secessionist movements … Laldenga came back from exile in Pakistan and started negotiations with the Indian government. Rajiv Gandhi steered these negotiations to a positive conclusion. In 1986 a peace agreement was signed between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga.…” |