Operation Flowers are Blooming

Operation Flowers are Blooming was the name of an operation by the Indian Navy to help avert a threatened coup against the government of President France-Albert René in the Seychelles in 1986.

Operation Flowers are Blooming
Part of 1981 Seychelles coup attempt

India (Green) and Seychelles (Orange)
Date1981–1986
Location
Result Indian victory
Belligerents
 India South Africa
Commanders and leaders
Indira Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi
Radhakrishna
Ogilvy Berlouis