This is the front page of The Indian Express published on November 8, 1984.
Term two for Reagan
Ronald Reagan has been re-elected as the President of the US by what is being described as the biggest margin in the political history of the country. Reagan delivered a devastating defeat on his Democratic rival, Walter Mondale. A triumphant Reagan told the nation “America’s best days lie ahead, and I am gonna do it just one more time — you ain’t seen nothing yet.”
Delhi recovers
AS THE SITUATION in the capital continues to improve, people have started moving back to their houses from relief camps. No untoward incident was reported from any part of the city and large crowds could be seen in the market while offices reported normal attendance. The after-effects of the recent incidents of arson and looting, however, were visible.
IE pitches in
The Steering Committee for the Indian Express Relief Fund met to consider the best way to support relief and rehabilitation of the riot affected victims. The collection of funds from all centres of the Indian Express Group has now crossed Rs 5 lakh. The committee felt the most practical approach would be to pick one specific camp in Delhi and cater to its immediate need, which by common consensus was agreed to be the Balasahib Gurdwara at Bhagwan Nagar.
Security overhaul
The director and the deputy director of the Intelligence Bureau were removed from their posts as the government changed several senior officials who were associated with Mrs Gandhi’s security. The IB director and the deputy director, both IPS officers, have been reverted to their parent cadres. The Additional Commissioner of Police, Delhi, who was in overall charge of security was also suspended.
