Harchand Singh Longowal
Indian politician (1932–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harchand Singh Longowal (2 January 1932 – 20 August 1985) was the President of the Akali Dal during the Punjab insurgency of the 1980. He had signed the Punjab accord, also known as the Rajiv-Longowal Accord along with Rajiv Gandhi on 24 July 1985. The government accepted most of the demands of Akali Dal who in turn agreed to withdraw their agitation. Less than a month after signing the Punjab accord, Sant Longowal was assassinated by Gyan Singh Leel and Jarnail Singh Halvara.
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Harchand Singh Longowal | |
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Born | (1932-01-02)2 January 1932 |
Died | 20 August 1985(1985-08-20) (aged 53) |
Nationality (legal) | Indian |
Occupation | President of the Shiromani Akali Dal |
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