Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on His Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. In a heartfelt message on social media, Modi remembered Gandhi's contributions and the tragic circumstances of his assassination in 1991. Rajiv Gandhi, who led the Congress party from 1984 to 1989, remains a significant figure in Indian politics, with his son Rahul Gandhi currently serving as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. This tribute highlights the enduring legacy of Rajiv Gandhi in Indian history.
May 21, 2025, 09:27 IST
Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 34th death anniversary. In a post shared on the social media platform 'X', Modi expressed, 'I pay tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi today on his death anniversary.'
Rajiv Gandhi served as the last Congress Prime Minister leading a majority government from 1984 to 1989. Tragically, on this day in 1991, he was assassinated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during an election campaign in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. His son, Rahul Gandhi, currently holds the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.