Indira-Sheikh Accord
Also called: Kashmir Accord (1975) · Topic: Regional Aspirations: J&K, Punjab, the North-East and Accommodation · NCERT: Class 12, Ch 7 "Regional Aspirations"
Meaning
The Indira-Sheikh Accord was a deal between Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Abdullah. It was agreed in November 1974 and announced in February 1975. Abdullah accepted Jammu and Kashmir as a unit of the Indian Union, with Article 370 governing the relationship, and he returned as Chief Minister. It ended about two decades of conflict between Abdullah and the Centre.
Example
After the accord, the Plebiscite Front was wound up. The revived National Conference won a majority in the 1977 assembly election.
Don't confuse with
- Delhi Agreement 1952: the earlier Nehru-Abdullah deal on the state's autonomy, such as its own flag and residuary powers.