Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

Congress Parliamentary Party CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Robert Vadra and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 79th birth anniversary at Veer Bhumi in the national capital on SundayParty leaders and workers also gathered to pay their respects to Rajiv Gandhi outside Veer Bhumi earlier in the dayCongress leader Rahul Gandhi who is on a visit to Ladakh remembered his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a post on social media He expressed his admiration for his fathers dreams for India and his commitment to understanding the struggles and dreams of every IndianTo mark Rajiv Gandhis birth anniversary a prayer meeting was held at the banks of Pangong Lake Rahul Gandhi embarked on a bike ride to Pangong Lake in Ladakh to celebrate his fathers birthday expressing his fathers sentiment that its one of the most beautiful places in the worldAlso readRajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary Why the day is celebrated as ldquoSadbhaavna DiwasrdquoRajiv Gandhi who took over the charge of the Congress in 1984 following the assassination of his mother Prime Minister Indira Gandhi became Indias youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40 in October 1984 He served as the Prime Minister of India until December 2 1989 Born on August 20 1944 Rajiv Gandhi was tragically assassinated during an election rally in Tamil Nadu on May 21 1991 by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE suicide bomberThe heartwrenching incident that shook the nation and left an indelible mark on Indian history The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi was reportedly a result of complex political and regional tensions that culminated in a devastating act of violence The former Prime Minister of India was tragically assassinated on May 21 1991Rajiv Gandhi the sixth Prime Minister of India played a crucial role in modernizing the country and bringing about technological advancements His leadership saw the expansion of education and technology sectors aiming to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas However his tenure was marred by controversies including the Bofors scandalThe assassination took place during an election rally in Sriperumbudur Tamil Nadu A suicide bomber associated with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE a militant organization from Sri Lanka detonated an explosive device killing Rajiv Gandhi and many others The LTTEs involvement was a culmination of various factorsThe LTTE sought an independent Tamil state in Sri Lanka citing discrimination against the Tamil minority by the Sinhalesedominated government Rajiv Gandhis government had initially supported the Tamil cause but as the conflict escalated he sent Indian Peacekeeping Forces IPKF to Sri Lanka This move led to a strained relationship between the Indian government and the LTTE which accused Rajiv Gandhi of betraying their causeAs tensions grew a conspiracy was hatched to eliminate Rajiv Gandhi Investigations revealed that the assassination was meticulously planned involving individuals from both India and Sri Lanka The suicide bomber Dhanu was reportedly a member of the LTTEThe assassination of Rajiv Gandhi had farreaching consequences It left the nation in shock and grief prompting a wave of condemnation both domestically and internationally The Indian government launched a massive investigation leading to the capture and prosecution of those involved in the plotRajiv Gandhis tragic death underscored the importance of addressing regional conflicts and diplomatic tensions It also highlighted the grim reality of how political differences can escalate to extreme acts of violence The nation lost a visionary leader who aimed to bring progress and development Agencies