Pradesh Congress pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi

Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has observed 33^rd ″ death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India as Anti-Terrorism Day at Congress Bhavan on Sunday by hoisting party flags and floral tributes at Gandhi Ghat.

Senior leader and MLA Gopal Chandra Roy in his speech said that on this day in 1991, ‘we lost our great leader Rajiv Gandhi. He was a visionary leader of the masses who fought against terrorism and violence as he felt that terrorism is the root cause of corruption and communal harmony’.

He was committed to the cause of people, the nation, the region and the world at large. His concern for the up-liftment of the common man is well reflected in the measures he initiated to ensure equitable distribution of the fruits of development. Due to the contribution of Rajiv Gandhi, now thousands of students of the country are getting the free education through Jahar Nobodaya Vidyalaya.

He pursued the agenda of democratic decentralization by introducing Panchayati Raj, Lok Adalats and lowering the voting age, computerization and peace accord with many ultra groups for permanent peace in many states. It was under his leadership that India ushered into the age of computer and telecom revolution with a modern and scientific outlook.

During the observance of day, Congress workers have also organized a voluntary blood donation camp in presence of party leaders Ashish Kumar Saha and other leaders of the party.