See also: 1989 in India, other events of 1990, 1991 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.
Events
- January - An insurgency breaks out in Kashmir Valley, inflaming tensions with Pakistan. New Delhi dissolves the state assembly and imposes direct rule.
- March - The last Indian troops are withdrawn from Sri Lanka.
- May - A cyclone ravages the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, killing nearly 1,000 people.
- V P Singh announces implementation of Mandal commission report.
- November - V.P. Singh resigns as prime minister and is succeeded by Janata Dal dissident Chandra Shekhar.
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