Congress leaders remember Rajiv Gandhi as 'great son of India' on his death anniversary

On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Sunday (May 21), Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and members of the Gandhi family, including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, joined a multitude of party leaders in paying homage at Rajiv Gandhi’s memorial, Veer Bhumi.

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पापा, आप मेरे साथ ही हैं, एक प्रेरणा के रूप में, यादों में, सदा! pic.twitter.com/WioVkdPZcr

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 21, 2023

Sharing a video of his father on Twitter, Rahul Gandhi said, “Papa, you are with me, as an inspiration, in memories, always.”

Rajiv Gandhi was a great son of India.

Through multiple interventions such as lowering of voting age, strengthening Panchayati Raj,Telecom & IT revolution, and sustained peace accords — he transformed India, propelling it in 21st century.

Our humble homage on his martyrdom day. pic.twitter.com/xxNy1np5JI

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 21, 2023

Kharge also shared a video on Rajiv Gandhi’s life on Twitter. “Rajiv Gandhi was a great son of India. Through multiple interventions such as lowering of voting age, strengthening Panchayati Raj, Telecom & IT revolution, and sustained peace accords he transformed India, propelling it in 21st century.

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