Major Events 1977

1977

February

10 State Assembly extended its life from 5 to 6 years.

March

	25 Congress withdrew support to Sheikh Government.
	26 State Assembly dissolved; Governor’s rule proclaimed for the first time.

April

26 Janata Party unit launched in J&K with Maulana Masoodi as its convenor.

June

	25 Prime Minister Morarji Desai arrived in Srinagar.
	30 Assembly polls held; massive victory for National Conference.

July

	8 Governor invited Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah to form new Government.
	9 Six-member Sheikh ministry sworn-in.

September

23 Chief Minister announced that he was against confrontation with the Centre.

October

19 State Government announced decision to withdraw food subsidy in phases.

November

6 Public Safety Ordinance promulgated.

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