August 21, 2024, marks the 80th birth anniversary of India’s former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He was India’s youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40. On May 21, 1991, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an electoral rally in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. He held office from 1984 to 1989.
Ministers pay tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 80th birthday. He took to X and wrote, “Tributes to our former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to his father at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi and emphasized that he’d fulfil Rajiv Gandhi’s dreams for India by taking his memories with him.
“A compassionate personality, an epitome of camaraderie and goodwill… Papa, your teachings are my inspiration, and your dreams for India are my own – I will fulfil them, taking your memories with me,” he posted on X.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid homage to the former Prime Minister by calling him a great son of India. He wrote on X, “Today the country is celebrating Sadbhavana Diwas. Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a great son of India. He ignited a ray of hope in crores of Indians, and with his unprecedented contribution, he brought India into the 21st century.” He then wrote about the various contributions and initiatives of Rajiv Gandhi that brought significant changes to the country.
“His many notable initiatives like lowering of voting age to 18 years, strengthening of Panchayati Raj, telecom and IT revolution, computerization programs, continuing peace accords, women empowerment, universal immunization program and new education policy with emphasis on inclusive education brought about transformational changes in the country. We pay heartfelt tribute to Bharat Ratna, Rajiv Gandhi ji on his birth anniversary,” he further wrote.
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