1990 in India

The year 1990 marked a significant turning point in India's socio-political and economic landscape. The country, emerging from a period of economic stagnation, faced a major balance of payments crisis, prompting the government to initiate reforms that would eventually lead to liberalization. Politically, the year was characterized by heightened communal tensions, culminating in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in December 1992, which had its origins in events that unfolded throughout 1990. The political scene was dominated by the Indian National Congress under Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh, who faced challenges from regional parties and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These events set the stage for profound changes in India's governance and economic policies in the ensuing decade.