PM Modi pays tribute to ex-pm Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to ex-pm Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944 and died on May 21, 1991. "On the occasion of his birth anniversary, paying homage to former Prime Minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi," Modi said in a post on 'X'. Gandhi was the prime minister of India from October 31, 1984 to December 2, 1989.

Led India decisively into IT era: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails Rajiv Gandhi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted Rajiv Gandhi's legacy on his birth anniversary. Gandhi lowered the voting age to eighteen, empowering young citizens across India. He also declared January twelfth as National Youth Day, honoring Swami Vivekananda's birth. The former prime minister introduced the 1988 New Education Policy and established Navodaya Vidyalayas. Gandhi decisively led India into the IT era, creating numerous new employment op…

Rajiv Gandhi Placed Youth at Centre of National Policy: Jairam Ramesh Recalls Former PM's Contributions on 82nd Birth Anniversary

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Outlining key milestones from Rajiv Gandhi's tenure as Prime Minister, Ramesh, in a post on X, recalled that he lowered the voting age, institutionalised National Youth Day, reformed education, strengthened youth networks and pioneered the IT revolution. India News | Rajiv Gandhi Placed Youth at Centre of National Policy: Jairam Ramesh Recalls Former PM's Contributions on 82nd Birth Anniversa…