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PM Modi remembers ex-pm Rajiv Gandhi on his 72nd birth anniversary

  •   Sat, Aug 20 2016 11:35:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (Agencies) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday remembered former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 72nd birth anniversary.

"Remembering former PM Rajiv Gandhi ji on his birth anniversary," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.


President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation earlier today in paying homage to Gandhi at his memorial 'Vir Bhoomi'.

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Congress Party vice president Rahul Gandhi, former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, and other party leaders also paid tribute to the late leader, who was India's prime minister from 1984 to 1989.

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi, his son Rahul said his vision, values and deep commitment to the people remain their inspiration.

Meanwhile, Congress leaders like Sheila Dikshit, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Sachin Pilot paid their tributes to Rajiv Gandhi.

"Remembering Shri Rajiv Gandhi ji (youngest Indian Prime Minister of Indiaon his birth anniversary," Dikshit said.

"My tributes to former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna "Rajiv Gandhi" ji on his 72nd birth anniversary...," Priyanka tweeted.

Gandhi's birth anniversary is also observed as 'Sadbhavna Diwas'.

A recipient of Bharat Ratna, Gandhi was assassinated in a suicide bombing at Chennai's Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991.
  

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  • TTS, Kadri

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    ಒಳ್ಳೆಯವರನ್ನು ನೆನೆಸಿದರೆ ಸಾಲದು.ಒಳಿತನ್ನು ಮಾಡಲೂ ಕಲಿಯಬೇಕು.

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  • Charles Saldanha, Malad-Malwani

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    THE NATION LOST A GREAT LEADER UNDER TRAGIC CIRCUMSTANCES.HE HAD A GREAT VISION WHICH PAVED THE WAY TOWARDS SUCCESS OF MODERN INDIA.THE PRIME MINISTER SHOULD HAVE GIVEN LITTLE MORE IMPORTANCE TO THE LATE PRIME MINISTER RATHER THAN SIMPLY REMEMBERING.ANY HOW AT LEAST HE REMEMBERED HIM.

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  • Praveen, Udupi

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    When he can remember and run to Pakistan to wish Nawaz Sharif for his bday what is a big deal to remember the great Ex PM of India Mr Rajiv Gandhi.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nashville

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    Father of Digital India ...

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    It is a good gesture of Modi to remember Rajiv Gandhi on his 72nd birthday.We do remember our young icon on his birthday whose spirit is with us though we lost him physically.

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  • Dev Kumar, Manipal/New Delhi

    Sat, Aug 20 2016

    It's called generosity extended by modiji to all individuals whether they belonged to any party.
    - Indira Gandhi killed by sikhs due to wrong decision taken to barge golden temple.
    - Rajeev Gandhi killed due to sending armed forces to sri lanka to fight with LTTE.
    Now putta is hiding in caves avoid any such mistakes.
    Still do not know when they are going to launch priyanka gandhi in U.P.
    If she is race..than that will be a big bonanza for BJP to fight due to robert vadra..for one..one free.

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