Congress Leaders Commemorate Rajiv Gandhi on 35th Death Anniversary
Congress leaders pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi on 35th death anniversary
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On the 35th death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, several Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot and P Chidambaram, paid tribute at his memorial, Vir Bhumi, in New Delhi. Gandhi, who became India's youngest Prime Minister at 40, was assassinated by the LTTE in 1991 during an election rally.
- 01Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest Prime Minister of India at age 40 in 1984.
- 02He led the Congress party following the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi.
- 03Gandhi served as Prime Minister until December 2, 1989.
- 04He was assassinated on May 21, 1991, by a suicide bomber from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
- 05The homage event was attended by prominent Congress leaders including Mukul Wasnik.
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On May 21, 2023, several leaders from the Indian National Congress gathered at Vir Bhumi, Rajiv Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi, to honor the former Prime Minister on the 35th anniversary of his assassination. Among the attendees were prominent figures such as Ashok Gehlot, P Chidambaram, and Mukul Wasnik. Rajiv Gandhi, born on August 20, 1944, took over the leadership of the Congress party in 1984 after the tragic assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi. He became India's youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40, serving from October 1984 until December 2, 1989. His tenure was marked by significant political and economic changes in India. Tragically, his life was cut short when he was assassinated by a suicide bomber from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during an election rally in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on May 21, 1991. The memorial event served as a reminder of his contributions to Indian politics and the enduring legacy he left behind.
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The homage event highlights the ongoing relevance of Rajiv Gandhi's policies and leadership in contemporary Indian politics.
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