Achievements

As Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi endeavored to eliminate the corrupt and criminal faces within the Indian National Congress party. To deal with the antiSikh agitation, that followed the death of his mother, Rajiv Gandhi signed an accord with Akali Dal president Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, on 24 July, 1985. The key points of the pact were:

Along with exgratia payment to those innocent killed in agitation or any action after 1 81982, compensation for property damaged will also be paid.

All citizens of the country have the right to enroll in the Army and merit will remain the criterion for selection.For all those discharged, efforts will be made to rehabilitate and provide gainful employment.