Explorer

Gandhi family, political dignitaries pay tribute on Rajiv Gandhi's 75th birth anniversary

New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): The entire Gandhi family including Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary in the national capital.

Many leaders and family members of the late Prime Minister were present at the ceremony. Dignitaries like former president Pranab Mukherjee, former chief minister Sheila Dikshit were also present.

They offer wreaths at the place called Veer Bhoomi where Gandhi was cremated.

The assassination the ex-Prime Minister of India, occurred as a result of a suicide bombing in Sriperumbudur, near Madras, in Tamil Nadu, India on Tuesday, 21 May 1991.

Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhawana Diwas is a day to commemorate the values, attitudes and ideals of the late Prime Minister. An attempt is made to understand and uphold his passion for the progress of the nation and his pioneering of many national and international projects.

Rajiv Gandhi was the son and successor of the late Prime Minter Indira Gandhi. He was the sixth Prime Minister of India serving from a period between 1984- 1989. When he took office he was the youngest Indian Prime Minister to hold the position. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headline

Another Blow To Congress As IT Dept Serves Rs 1,700 Crore Notice Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Another Blow To Congress As IT Dept Serves Rs 1,700 Crore Notice Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: UN Steps In As Case Against Delhi CM Heats Up Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: UN Steps In As Case Against Delhi CM Heats Up Ahead Of Lok Sabha Elections
'My Father Was Given Slow Poison': Son Umar On Mukhtar Ansari's Death
'My Father Was Given Slow Poison': Son Umar On Mukhtar Ansari's Death
WATCH | PM Modi Explains To Bill Gates How Researchers Can Collect Data From Masses Without Invading Privacy
WATCH | PM Modi Explains To Bill Gates How Researchers Can Collect Data From Masses Without Invading Privacy
Advertisement
for smartphones
and tablets

Videos

Mukhtar Ansari Death: Post mortem to begin soon amid heavy security, watch ground report | ABP NewsMukhtar Ansari Death: BSP Chief Mayawati Calls For 'High-Level Probe'Mukhtar Ansari Death: Nephew Of Krishnanand Rai Reacts To Mukhtar Ansari's DeathPanel Of 2 Doctors To Conduct Post-Mortem On Mukhtar Ansari's Body
Embed widget