Rajiv Gandhi/ Signed, with President J.R. Jayawardene, on 29 July 1987 / Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, 1987
Rajiv Gandhi and President J.R. Jayawardene signed the Indo-Sri Lanka Accord on 29 July 1987. It aimed to end hostilities in the north, secure the surrender of armed groups and hold elections there.28 Nov 2022 · Outlook India · Why Rajiv Gandhi Sent IPKF To Sri Lanka And How LTTE Played Both Sides
The article says the deployment of the IPKF was an outcome of the Accord, not its purpose, made at Jayawardene’s request under a clause allowing Sri Lanka to seek military assistance.28 Nov 2022 · Outlook India · Why Rajiv Gandhi Sent IPKF To Sri Lanka And How LTTE Played Both Sides
The column says all Tamil groups except the LTTE accepted the 1987 agreement, that the LTTE later resumed hostilities and that the Indian army withdrew in 1990.21 May 2025 · Daily FT · From Valvettithurai to Nandhikkadal: Rise and fall of LTTE