Opinion January 23, 1983, Forty Years Ago: Akali-Centre talks

The Home Minister, P C Sethi sent a formal invitation to the Akali Dal chief, Harchand Singh Longowal, inviting him and his colleagues.

The letter was sent through Amarinder Singh, Congress (I) MP and Ravi Inder Singh, former Punjab Assembly speaker.

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January 23, 2023 06:00 AM IST First published on: Jan 23, 2023 at 06:00 AM IST

The tripartite talks between the government, the Akalis, and the leaders of the Opposition on the Akali demands will be held in New Delhi. The Home Minister, P C Sethi sent a formal invitation to the Akali Dal chief, Harchand Singh Longowal, inviting him and his colleagues. The letter was sent through Amarinder Singh, Congress (I) MP and Ravi Inder Singh, former Punjab Assembly speaker.

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