Modi pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

The Prime Minister posted on X, “On his death anniversary, my tributes to our former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji.”

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party MP Rahul Gandhi also paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary at Veer Bhumi in Delhi on Tuesday morning.

Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and Rahul Gandhi also paid their respects to the former prime minister.

In the post, Rahul said, “Father, Your dreams, my dreams, Your aspirations, my responsibilities. Your memories, today and always, always in my heart.”

Sachin Pilot wrote in a post on X, “I pay my respectful tributes to former Prime Minister Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. Unique, historical and unforgettable works like computer and telecommunication revolution, empowerment of Panchayati Raj system, promoting youth participation in politics were done by Rajiv Gandhi ji. As the youngest Prime Minister, with his vision and strong will, he provided new momentum, direction and energy to the development of the country.”

In 1984, Rajiv Gandhi assumed leadership of the Congress Party after his mother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. He became India’s youngest Prime Minister at 40 years old when he took office in October of that year.

He served as the Prime Minister of India till December 2, 1989. Born on August 20, in 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Published: 21 May 2024, 10:04 AM IST