The Six Points Formula proposal of India for the South Asian Region was presented by which Prime Minister of India?

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  1. Manmohan Singh
  2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  3. Narendra Modi
  4. Inder Kumar Gujral

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Option 2 : Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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The correct answer is Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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The Six Points Formula  -

  • The Six-Point Formula is a political settlement reached between the Government of India and various regions of Andhra Pradesh on 21 September 1973.
  • It was agreed upon by the leaders of the two regions to prevent any recurrence of such agitations in the future.
  • To avoid legal problems, a constitution was amended (32nd amendment) to give the legal sanctity to the Six-Point formula.
  • During the time there was President's rule in Andhra Pradesh after P. V. Narasimha Rao resigned as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
  • This Six Points Formula proposal of India for the South Asian Region was presented by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Hence the correct answer is option 2.

Mistake PointsAs per the official answer key of UPPSC RO/ARO Held on 5 Dec 2021 the correct answer is option 2.

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