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Published : May 21, 2020, 11:37 AM IST

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Updated : May 21, 2020, 4:45 PM IST

12:50 May 21

Maharashtra pays rich tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies on Thursday paid rich tributes to the memory of the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, saying he laid the foundation for digital India which has made possible the current 'work from home' phase that the country is witnessing in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Leading the state in paying homage, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said it was the late Rajiv Gandhi who laid the foundation of the country's computer and telecommunication sector.

"Today it has become critical for the nation's progress. The contributions of Rajiv Gandhi to development of science, technology and modernization cannot be overlooked. We must strive to root out terror and violence from humanity which would be a real tribute to him," Thackeray said.

12:44 May 21

Priyanka pays homage to father Rajiv Gandhi

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— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 21, 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary by tweeting, "To be kind to those who are Unkind to you; to keep walking, no matter how dark skies or fearsome storm. To nurture a strong heart & fill it with love no matter how great it’s sorrows these are the gifts of my father’s life."

12:13 May 21

TN congress leaders paid tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary

TN congress leaders paid tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi

Tamil Nadu congress committee today paid tributes to former PM and congress leader Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary at Sriperumbudur in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu congress committee chief K.S. Azhagiri, M.P. VasanthaKumar, Veteran leader and former MP Kumari Anandan, former MP K.T. Thangabalu, MLA and TN assembly whip of congress party Vijayadharani and others were present on the occasion. The members took oath to decimate the terrorism and to maintain peace in the country as the former PM killed by terror attack.

10:32 May 21

PM Modi pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary. PM Modi tweeted, " On his death anniversary, tributes to former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi."

09:55 May 21

Rahul Gandhi Pays Homage to Father Rajiv, Remembers Him as True Patriot, Liberal

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary on Thursday saying, "he is proud to be the son of a true patriot".

"I am proud to be the son of a true patriot, liberal and a benevolent father. As Prime Minister, Rajiv ji had pushed India on the path of progress. He took many important steps to empower the country with his forward-looking vision. Today, on his death anniversary, I salute him with affection and gratitude," he tweeted (translated from Hindi).

Rajiv Gandhi took over the charge of the Congress in 1984 following the assassination of his mother and then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

He became India's youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40.

Born on August 20 in 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991.

(ANI)

12:50 May 21

Maharashtra pays rich tributes to Rajiv Gandhi

The ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies on Thursday paid rich tributes to the memory of the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, saying he laid the foundation for digital India which has made possible the current 'work from home' phase that the country is witnessing in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Leading the state in paying homage, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said it was the late Rajiv Gandhi who laid the foundation of the country's computer and telecommunication sector.

"Today it has become critical for the nation's progress. The contributions of Rajiv Gandhi to development of science, technology and modernization cannot be overlooked. We must strive to root out terror and violence from humanity which would be a real tribute to him," Thackeray said.

12:44 May 21

Priyanka pays homage to father Rajiv Gandhi

To be kind to those who are unkind to you; to know that life is fair, no matter how unfair you imagine it to be; to keep walking, no matter how dark the skies or fearsome the storm; .. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/pQpwFfTqIE
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— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 21, 2020
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To be kind to those who are unkind to you; to know that life is fair, no matter how unfair you imagine it to be; to keep walking, no matter how dark the skies or fearsome the storm; .. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/pQpwFfTqIE
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 21, 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary by tweeting, "To be kind to those who are Unkind to you; to keep walking, no matter how dark skies or fearsome storm. To nurture a strong heart & fill it with love no matter how great it’s sorrows these are the gifts of my father’s life."

12:13 May 21

TN congress leaders paid tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary

TN congress leaders paid tributes to former PM Rajiv Gandhi

Tamil Nadu congress committee today paid tributes to former PM and congress leader Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary at Sriperumbudur in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu congress committee chief K.S. Azhagiri, M.P. VasanthaKumar, Veteran leader and former MP Kumari Anandan, former MP K.T. Thangabalu, MLA and TN assembly whip of congress party Vijayadharani and others were present on the occasion. The members took oath to decimate the terrorism and to maintain peace in the country as the former PM killed by terror attack.

10:32 May 21

PM Modi pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary. PM Modi tweeted, " On his death anniversary, tributes to former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi."

09:55 May 21

Rahul Gandhi Pays Homage to Father Rajiv, Remembers Him as True Patriot, Liberal

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 29th death anniversary on Thursday saying, "he is proud to be the son of a true patriot".

"I am proud to be the son of a true patriot, liberal and a benevolent father. As Prime Minister, Rajiv ji had pushed India on the path of progress. He took many important steps to empower the country with his forward-looking vision. Today, on his death anniversary, I salute him with affection and gratitude," he tweeted (translated from Hindi).

Rajiv Gandhi took over the charge of the Congress in 1984 following the assassination of his mother and then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

He became India's youngest Prime Minister at the age of 40.

Born on August 20 in 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on May 21, 1991.

(ANI)

Last Updated : May 21, 2020, 4:45 PM IST

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