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Kashmir War
War over disputed territory in Kashmir with China. India won Diu, Daman, and Goa. -
Change in Prime Minister
Nehru's daughter, Indira Gandhi, becomes the new prime minister. -
War with Pakistan
Third war with Pakistan over Bangladesh, which used to be East Pakistan. -
State of Emergency
Indira Gandhi, the prime minister, declares a state of emergency after being found guilty of electoral malpractice. -
Janata Party
In West Bengal, the Janata Party comes to power in 1977. This party is Communist and came to power as a result of Indira Gandhi's Congress Party losing in an election. -
Assassination
Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards. Her son, Rajiv, takes over. -
Rajiv Gandhi
Following his mothers assassination, Rajiv was also killed by a suicide bomber. -
Economic Reform
A new economic program run by Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao began in 1991. -
Amarnath Yatra Tragedy
194 pilgrims are reported to have frozen to death in northern Kashmir. -
Coalition Government
BJP forms a coalition government under the Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. -
Citizens
India has a billion citizens as of 2000. -
Bill Clinton
In 2000, Bill Clinton tries to improve its relationship with India.