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| 1999, Feb. 20 |
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| Prime Minister Vajpayee met with Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif in talks aimed at reducing Indian-Pakistani aggressions and curbing the threat of nuclear war between the two countries. | 1 |
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| April 17 |
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| Prime Minister Vajpayee's government lost a confidence vote, leaving India's system in a state of turmoil and uncertainty. | 2 |
| Vajpayee remained in power after the reelection of the BJP in the third general referendum in as many years, which was held Sept. 4–Oct. 1. The alliance led by the prime minister secured a parliamentary majority for the BJP and assured Vajpayee another chance to serve as prime minister. He was the first to be reelected to the position since Indira Gandhi in 1972. | 3 |
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| May 26 |
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| As the conflict that had prompted the recent nuclear displays between India and Pakistan refocused on the disputed territory of Kashmir, international peace talks concerning the predominantly Muslim territory stalled. The Indian Air Force launched air strikes over Kashmir and sent ground troops to subdue Islamic guerrilla forces in the area. Substantial evidence suggested that Pakistan was arming and aiding the Kashmiri rebels, and by July 26 Pakistan was forced to withdraw troops from the area. Intermittent fighting between Indian forces and rebels continued. | 4 |
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