Down, but not quite out
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P.V. Narasimha Rao has resigned as India's Congress Party president following the threat that he could be prosecuted for swindling. The resignation should help the United Front government of H.D. Deve Gowda. Congress has to find a new leader to instill unity in the party following its defeat in elections in 1996. Rao argues that he is innocent of the charge, but may face other charges such as bribery and forgery. Rao carried out major reforms but will not succeed in being remembered for them.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Farooq Abdullah has won elections in Kashmir, India, in Sep 1996. He was previously chief minister before an insurrection and the imposition of direct rule by India's central government. His National Conference Party faces the task of healing wounds inflicted during the insurgency and gaining autonomy for the region. He is focusing on jobs and reconstruction and an aid package of $98 million has been pledged by the central government. This alone will not bring Kashmir back to normality.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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