On Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and senior Congress leaders paid tribute to the former Prime Minister. Priyanka Gandhi offered floral tributes at Veer Bhumi, while Kharge recalled his vision and contributions, observing the day as Sadbhavana Diwas.
Former Prime Minister Late Rajiv Gandhi, Pic/File Pic
On the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the late Prime Minister of India.
While expressing his wishes on the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "On his birth anniversary today, my tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji."
Apart from Indian Prime Minister Modi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi also shared a post on her official 'X' handle and paid tribute to her father and late India PM Rajiv Gandhi.
On his birth anniversary today, my tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 20, 2025
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, while posting on the social media platform X, stated, "From you, we inherited the values of compassion, love, and patriotism. Both of us will forever uphold these values. No one will be able to break them, no one will be able to stop them, nor will our steps ever falter."
As reported by news agency ANI, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday also paid floral tribute to his late father and former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi. Along with Priyanka Gandhi, her husband Robert Vadra and her son Raihan Vadra were also present.
Various other senior leaders, such as Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and MP P Chidambaram, also paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
Mallikarjun Kharge, while posting on X, highlighted how Rajiv Gandhi shaped India’s future. While expressing his thoughts about the late Rajiv Gandhi, Kharge mentioned that the Indian National Congress will celebrate the day as "Sadbhavana Diwas".
Today, as we observe Sadbhavana Diwas, we remember Rajiv Gandhi, a remarkable leader who inspired hope in millions and propelled India into the 21st century.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 20, 2025
Innumerable achievements for India exemplified Rajiv Gandhi’s legacy and brought transformative changes in the country.… pic.twitter.com/K0EMhmFqhR
He also wrote, “Today, as we observe Sadbhavana Diwas, we remember Rajiv Gandhi, a remarkable leader who inspired hope in millions and propelled India into the 21st century. Innumerable achievements for India exemplified Rajiv Gandhi's legacy and brought transformative changes in the country. We pay our deepest respects to him on his birth anniversary."
Rajiv Gandhi played a pivotal role in modernising the country's technological infrastructure. Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s vision helped lay the foundation for India's IT boom in the 1990s and beyond. His government's Computer and IT Policy reduced import duties on computers and software to promote IT growth.
Born on August 20, 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991. He served as the Prime Minister of India till December 2, 1989.
(With inputs from ANI)
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