Rajiv Gandhi and some other senior leaders of the Congress party.
Draft riots and protests; and anti-war protests/riots disguised as such.
a series of anti-government riots.
Actions: Organizing to resist the military draft. Reactions: Anti-War (read Anti-draft) protests and riots.
After Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984, India experienced significant social changes, including heightened communal tensions and violence, particularly between Hindus and Sikhs, leading to the anti-Sikh riots. The political landscape shifted, with a surge in regional parties and a decline in the dominance of the Indian National Congress. Additionally, there was a growing demand for empowerment among marginalized communities, which spurred movements for social justice and equality. Overall, her death marked a pivotal moment that influenced India's socio-political dynamics for years to come.
Newly-arrived Irish immigrants objected to being drafted into the army.
In June 1984 Indian Army stormed the Harminder Sahib also popularly known as Golden Temple because they suspected terrorists hiding in the Harminder Sahib. The attack took place during the celebration of the birthday of one of the Sikh Gurus. On 31st October 1984, Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of Indian was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguard. This assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi led to an Anti Sikh Riots all over India especially Northern India. These anti Sikh Riots were politically motivated rather than a public reaction and Sikhs till today are asking for the justice as well bringing those people who were involved for the cause of these riots to be punished.
Those four days of violence in northern India brought 2,700 Sikh deaths.
Indira Gandhi ordered the invasion of the Golden Temple in June 1984, known as Operation Blue Star, to remove armed Sikh militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale who had taken refuge there. The operation resulted in significant damage to the holy site and the deaths of many militants, soldiers, and civilians. The invasion sparked widespread outrage among the Sikh community and led to increased tensions in India. Following the operation, Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards in October 1984, which in turn triggered anti-Sikh riots across the country.
Draft riots and protests; and anti-war protests/riots disguised as such.
Pogrom(s).
They were called the Gordon Riots.
The Watson Commission, officially known as the Commission of Inquiry into the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, was established in India to investigate the violence that erupted following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Chaired by Justice Ranjit Singh Wazir, the commission aimed to examine the causes of the riots, assess the role of government officials, and recommend measures for justice and prevention of future communal violence. Its findings highlighted failures in law enforcement and the need for accountability, but the implementation of its recommendations faced significant challenges.
Anti-War/Anti-Draft protests and riots. The "draft" fed the anti-war protests.
a series of anti-government riots.
anti-war riots
The anti-conscription riots.
Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by her bodyguards, Beant Singh and Satwant Singh. They were motivated by her decision to order Operation Blue Star, which involved military action at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, a significant site for Sikhs. The assassination led to widespread anti-Sikh riots across India. Videos related to her assassination and its aftermath often depict these events and their impact on the nation.