PM Modi pays tribute…
On Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
"Tributes to the former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary", PM Modi posted on X.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi and said that the former PM, with his endless contribution, brought the Nation into the 21st century.
"Now the country is celebrating Sadbhavana Diwas. Former PM, Rajiv Gandhi, was a great son of India. He gave a ray of hope to millions of Indians and with his endless contribution, he brought India into the 21st century," Mr. Kharge posted on X.
"His many notable initiatives like lowering the 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 an emphasis on inclusive education brought about transformational changes in the country. We pay a heartfelt tribute to Bharat Ratna, Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his birth anniversary," he added.
Rajiv Gandhi took over the charge of the Congress in 1984, following the assassination of his mother and then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He became India's youngest Prime Minister at 40 years.
Born on August 20, 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on May 21, 1991.
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