Congress leaders remember Rajiv Gandhi, hail his vision for youth and technology

The Congress on Thursday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying his legacy lives on in the transformative changes he championed and in his enduring faith in Indias youth technological progress and the power of new ideasFormer Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said the resolve to build the India of his father Rajiv Gandhis dreams will always continue to guide himKharge Rahul Gandhi Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid floral tributes to Rajiv Gandhi at his memorial Veer Bhumi hereIn a post on X Kharge said Today on Sadbhavana Diwas we remember Rajiv Gandhi a visionary leader who awakened hope in millions and helped prepare India for the promise of the 21st centuryRajiv Gandhis legacy lives on in the transformative changes he championed and in his enduring faith in Indias youth technological progress and the power of new ideas Kharge saidPerhaps the most meaningful tribute to Rajiv Ji would be to strengthen Indias timeless spirit of empathy harmony and reconciliation while nurturing intellectual freedom innovation and the aspirations of our young people the Congress chief saidWe pay our deepest respects on his birth anniversary and remember his tremendous contribution to the nation Kharge saidIn another post the Congress chief shared a quote of Rajiv Gandhi and said Rajiv Gandhi ji did not see only the future in Indias youth but the power to shape the futureOn Sadbhavana Diwas salutations to that youthful vision that foresight and that dream of India which even today inspires every new generation to move forward think anew and dream big Kharge saidIn a post in Hindi Rahul Gandhi said Harmony among Indians compassion in every heart and equal rights to justice and democracy for every citizen Papa this teaching of yours is my strength and your memories are my courageThe resolve to build the India of your dreams will always continue to guide me the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha saidCongress general secretary incharge communications Jairam Ramesh said that given the youth ferment across the country it is important to recall that it was Rajiv Gandhi who as the prime minister gave the 18yearolds the right to vote by reducing the minimum voting age and led India decisively into the IT eraRamesh also recalled that Gandhi declared January 12 as the National Youth Day produced the New Education Policy of 1988 and set up the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan covering all districtsToday as we celebrate his 82nd birth anniversary and given the youth ferment across the country it is important to recall that it was Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi who gave 18 year olds the right to vote by reducing the minimum voting age from 21 years by amending the Constitution Ramesh saidHe said Gandhi declared January 12 which is Swami Vivekanandas birthday as the National Youth DayGandhi as the prime minister produced the New Education Policy of 1988 that among many other innovations established the nationwide network of Navodaya Vidyalayas Ramesh recalledGandhi set up the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan covering all districts the Congress general secretary incharge communications saidHe also led India decisively into the IT era creating millions of new employment opportunities Ramesh addedCongress general secretary incharge organisation K C Venugopal said Remembering with deep fondness and reverence Bharat Ratna Late Sh Rajiv Gandhi ji on his birth anniversary A visionary and dynamic leader who inspired millions and transformed our country to prepare it for the 21st CenturyToday lakhs of Congress workers and leaders walk in his footsteps with the aim of fulfilling his vision for our country and shaping our party with the energy and enthusiasm that he brought he saidHis journey was cut short too soon and his ultimate sacrifice for the sake of Indias unity must never be forgotten We miss you Rajiv ji Offered tributes to Rajiv Gandhi ji at Vir Bhumi on this occasion Venugopal saidKharge Sonia Gandhi Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi among others also paid floral tributes to Rajiv Gandhi at his portrait in the central hall of Samvidhan SadanIndias youngest prime minister Rajiv Gandhi held office from 1984 to 1989He was assassinated by a suicide bomber of the LTTE in 1991This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever