Sonia, Rahul, Kharge Pay Tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on 35th Death Anniversary
New Delhi, May 21 (TNT): Senior Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 35th death anniversary and remembered his contributions towards the country’s progress.
The leaders paid floral tributes at Rajiv Gandhi’s memorial ‘Veer Bhumi’ in New Delhi.
Besides members of the Gandhi family, several senior Congress leaders, former Chief Ministers and former Union ministers also visited the memorial to offer tributes to the late Prime Minister.
Congress leaders recalled Rajiv Gandhi’s initiatives in areas such as technology, telecommunications, decentralisation and youth empowerment, describing his contributions as significant milestones in India’s development journey.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said he would continue working towards fulfilling Rajiv Gandhi’s vision of a skilled, prosperous and strong India.
“Papa, I will fully shoulder the responsibility of realising the dream of a skilled, prosperous, and strong India that you envisioned. Your teachings, your values, and your memories will always remain with me,” he said.
In a post on X, Kharge said, “On his martyrdom day, we pay our deepest respects to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi, a remarkable son of India who inspired hope and aspiration in millions across the nation.”
He said Rajiv Gandhi, with “vision, courage and a deep belief in India’s future”, laid the foundations for the country’s journey into the 21st century.
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