Today marks the birth anniversary of a visionary leader, the former Prime Minister of India, who has a strong place for taking his country into the twenty-first century. His distinct ideas and priceless talents have always been a source of inspiration. Congressmen Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid their sincere condolences on this memorable day while remembering his continuing legacy.
Rajiv Gandhi’s Life
Rajiv Gandhi was born on 20 August 1944 and tragically entered politics after his mother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was assassinated. He was 40 years old when he was appointed Prime Minister of India in 1984. Rajiv Gandhi’s Important Contribution
Rajiv Gandhi led the transformation of India when far-reaching, important policies were put into action:
1.Lowering the Voting Age: By reducing the age at which one could vote to 18, Rajiv Gandhi let the youth of India become powerful participants in shaping the future of the country. More significantly, he opened the doors of opportunity for them.
2. Strengthening Local Governance: What he did by way of empowering the Panchayati Raj institutions served to infuse development within the rural areas and brought decision-making closer to the people.
3. Telecom and IT Revolution: Rajiv Gandhi can be credited with building the infrastructure for a future superpower in the technology world for the nation of India.
Legacy of Rajiv Gandhi
It was a big shock to the people of India when Rajiv Gandhi went out of the world at an untimely early age, but that was not the end of his legacy. His vision and initiatives are still proving that the influence of a leader goes a long way. Looking back at his life and his doings, one may get guided through the path of progress and prosperity he had rolled.
We remember today Rajiv Gandhi and reiterate our commitment to the ideals that he stood for and to the India that he envisaged for the future.
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