Rajiv Gandhi (born on August 20, 1944) was an Indian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party and hailed from the Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty. He was the son of Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, and the grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.
Rajiv Gandhi's entry into politics came after the tragic assassination of his mother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, in 1984. He was thrust into leadership and took over as the Prime Minister. During his tenure, he focused on modernizing India's economy and public services through technology and initiated various developmental projects.
He was instrumental in launching the computerization and communication revolution in India. He introduced the concept of telecommunication in rural areas through the "Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana" (RGGVY) to provide electricity to remote villages. However, his term as Prime Minister was also marked by controversies, including allegations of corruption.
Rajiv Gandhi's life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated on
May 21, 1991, during an election campaign. His contributions to India's
modernization, technology advancement, and social development continue
to be remembered and debated.
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