Second Rajiv Gandhi ministry
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The Second Rajiv Gandhi ministry was the 11th union council of ministers of India which was formed on 31 December 1984 after the 1984 general election which resulted in the formation of a majority government by the Indian National Congress party under the leadership of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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Rajiv Gandhi Ministry | |
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12th ministry of the Republic of India | |
Date formed | 31 December 1984 (1984-12-31) |
Date dissolved | 2 December 1989 (1989-12-02) |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Zail Singh (until 25 July 1987) R. Venkataraman (from 25 July 1987) |
Head of government | Rajiv Gandhi |
Member party | Indian National Congress (Congress alliance) |
Status in legislature | Majority 414 / 541 (77%) |
Opposition party | None |
Opposition leader | None |
History | |
Election(s) | 1984 |
Outgoing election | 1989 |
Legislature term(s) | 4 years, 11 months and 2 days |
Predecessor | First Rajiv Gandhi ministry |
Successor | V. P. Singh ministry |
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Rajiv Gandhi's cabinet included 7 Agriculturists, 15 Lawyers, 4 Journalists and 3 former Princely state rulers.[1]
The ministry also included 2 ministers from Far Eastern India(North East India).