NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was remembered on his 75th death anniversary with several leaders paying homage at his memorial at Veer Bhumi.
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “On his birth anniversary, we remember Rajiv Gandhi & recall his contribution to the nation.”
Earlier in the day, the Gandhi family, including Congress president Sonia Gandhi, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi, her husbsnd Robert Vadra and their daughter, paid their respects to the late leader at his memorial at Veer Bhoomi .paid tributes to the late leader at Veer Bhumi.
Many leaders, including former President Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime minister Manmohan Singh also paid tributes. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said,”Rajiv Gandhi was a leader who shall always remain in the hearts of Indians.
By renaming the institutions, history cannot be changed.” ”A young visionary who lead India into the digital age. He envisioned a progressive India. In remembrance https://t.co/4gBXv70oSB,” Congress leader Priya Dutt said. (agencies)
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