His plans are to complete the election process latest by January 5, a fortnight before the end of the present Lok Sabha’s term.
Lok Sabha Polls
PRIME MINISTER Rajiv Gandhi is believed to have decided to go in for the Lok Sabha elections in the last week of December or at most in the first week of January. His plans are to complete the election process latest by January 5, a fortnight before the end of the present Lok Sabha’s term. An announcement about the polling dates is expected around Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday, November 14.
Sombre Anniversary
THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh guru was celebrated with solemnity in the city. Thousands of Sikhs and Hindus, forgetting last week’s violent rioting, assembled in gurudwara all over the capital and offered prayers to the guru. However, no procession illumination or fireworks in connection with the guru’s birthday anniversary celebration was allowed, in view of the prevailing tensions in the capital.
R N Rao Resigns
THE SECURITY ADVISER to the Prime Minister, R N Rao, resigned following Indira Gandhi’s assassination. Though no official announcement was made, Rao said he had resigned “three-four days ago” and that his resignation “has been accepted”. He said he would hand over the charge in a day or two. The 70 year-old police officer said, “I did not have the heart to continue. Besides, I have passed the age of retirement.”
Pakistan’s Promise
PAKISTAN CLAIMED THAT it was determined to prevent anti-India propaganda during Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary celebrations being held at Sikh shrines in Pakistan. The Embassy of Pakistan issued a statement following a news item that the Pakistani press is providing a forum to the so-called Khalistan supporters.
