Rajiv–Longowal Accord

The Rajiv–Longowal Accord was an agreement signed by Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the Akali leader, Harchand Singh Longowal, on 24 July 1985. The government accepted the demands of Shiromani Akali Dal, which, in turn, agreed to end its agitation.

The accord attracted opposition from several orthodox Sikh leaders of Punjab, as well as from the politicians of Haryana. Some of its promises could not be fulfilled because of the disagreements. In August 1985, Longowal was assassinated by the Sikh militants opposed to the accord.

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