On Thursday, Congress leader Jagdish Tytler commemorated the 35th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, calling him one of the most humane leaders he had encountered. Tytler expressed that Gandhi's leadership was unparalleled and lamented his untimely departure, stating, 'the country needed him.' He reflected on his experiences working with multiple Prime Ministers, asserting that none matched Gandhi's qualities. Tytler also addressed comparisons between Rajiv and Rahul Gandhi, acknowledging their distinct leadership styles while expressing confidence in Rahul's potential to lead the Congress party effectively. Earlier, prominent Congress figures, including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Vir Bhumi in New Delhi. Kharge described Gandhi as a 'remarkable son of India,' highlighting his transformative reforms such as lowering the voting age and advancing technology. Rajiv Gandhi, who became India's youngest Prime Minister at 40, served from October 1984 until December 1989 before his assassination in 1991.