Pakistani President Gen. Zia-ul-Haq is set to announce the lifting of Martial Law after eight and a half years, alongside issuing presidential orders. Meanwhile, in India, Congress centenary celebrations in Bombay were disrupted by a stampede, leaving many delegates stranded. The new Assam government expressed differing opinions with the Centre regarding border fencing and road construction to prevent illegal immigration. Separately, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi defended the 1975 Emergency, stating it was necessary to counter threats to national stability and facilitate socio-economic change.