Rajiv Gandhi brought India to 21st century with unprecedented contribution: Congress
The Hindu
Tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 80th birth anniversary, highlighting his transformative contributions to India.
The Congress on Tuesday (August 20) paid rich tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 80th birth anniversary with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying that he ignited hope in crores of Indians and brought India to the 21st century with his "unprecedented contribution".
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to his father at his memorial Veer Bhumi here.
"A compassionate personality, a symbol of harmony 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," Mr. Rahul said in a post in Hindi on X.
India's youngest prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi held office from 1984 to 1989.
He was assassinated by a suicide bomber of the LTTE in 1991.
In a post in Hindi on X, Mr. Kharge said 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 brought India to the 21st century with his unprecedented contribution," Kharge said.
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