Rajiv Gandhi became Prime minister on 31 October 1984 after the assassination of Indira Gandhi. The next 8th Lok Sabha was formed on 31 December 1984 after the 1984 Indian general election.
Following Indira Gandhi's assassination on 31 October 1984, Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister.  The following parliamentary session, the 8th Lok Sabha was established on 31 December 1984 after the completion of the 1984 Indian general election.