Harchand Singh Longowal | |
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![]() Harchand Singh Longowal on an India Post stamp issued by the Government of India | |
Born | |
Died | 20 August 1985 | (aged 53)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | President of the Shiromani Akali Dal |
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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