Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi Honors Rajiv Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary, Vows
Rahul Gandhi remembered his father, Rajiv Gandhi, on Rajiv’s birth anniversary.
Rajiv Gandhi was a former Prime Minister of India.
Rahul said his father taught people to live with harmony and compassion.
He also highlighted equal rights, justice and democracy.
Rahul said these teachings give him strength.
He promised to keep working toward the India his father dreamed of.
The day is celebrated across India as Sadbhavana Diwas, or Harmony Day.
Other Congress leaders also paid tribute at Veer Bhumi.
Mallikarjun Kharge said Rajiv’s ideas about young people, technology and new ideas still matter.
Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, on his 82nd birth anniversary.
He said Rajiv Gandhi’s teachings on harmony, compassion, justice and democracy remain his strength and courage.
Rahul Gandhi vowed to continue working toward the India his father envisioned.
The birth anniversary is observed nationwide as Sadbhavana Diwas, or Harmony Day.
Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge, paid floral tributes at Veer Bhumi.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders and other political figures paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- What
- They marked Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi pledging to uphold his ideals of harmony, democracy and a progressive India.
- When
- On Thursday, Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
- Where
- Floral tributes were offered at Veer Bhumi; Sadbhavana Diwas is observed across India.
- Why
- To remember Rajiv Gandhi and honor his teachings, contributions and vision for India.
- Occasion
- Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary
- National observance
- Sadbhavana Diwas, also known as Harmony Day
- Rahul Gandhi’s message
- He said his father’s teachings are his strength and his memories are his courage.
- Pledge
- Rahul Gandhi vowed to continue working toward the India Rajiv Gandhi dreamed of.
- Tribute site
- Veer Bhumi
- Other attendees
- Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal and others
- Rajiv Gandhi’s legacy
- Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted his faith in India’s youth, technological progress and new ideas.
