New Delhi, May 21 (IANS). The entire country is remembering former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media platform ‘X’ on the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi. He wrote, “Tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.”
At the same time, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached ‘Veer Bhoomi’ on Wednesday to pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary. Sonia Gandhi also reached ‘Veer Bhoomi’ and paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi.
Congress posted from its official
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar wrote in the ‘ I am deeply grateful to him for his guidance and encouragement in the early years and his deep connection with Karnataka will always remain close to my heart.”
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu wrote, “Respectful tribute and salutation to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was dedicated to India’s unity, modern thinking and democratic values, on his martyrdom day. His contribution towards information technology, Panchayati Raj system and strong participation of Young India gave new momentum to the direction of the country’s development. His commitment towards nation building and visionary thinking will always be remembered.”
Congress leader and former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot posted, “Humble tribute to Bharat Ratna late Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, who laid the foundation stone of information and communication revolution in the country, on his death anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi will always be remembered for many historic decisions like strengthening Panchayati Raj, giving more opportunities to the youth in democracy by increasing the voting age to 18 years. Women’s reservation in Panchayati Raj and local bodies was also his vision. Today the country is blessed with dreamers like him.” “Feels the loss.”
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