Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Congress Commemorates Rajiv Gandhi as Architect of India’s Tech Transformation
Congress leaders in Hanumakonda and Tirupati gathered to remember Rajiv Gandhi.
They marked what they described as his 82nd birth anniversary.
Rajiv Gandhi was a former Prime Minister of India and a Bharat Ratna recipient.
The leaders said he helped India become more modern through computers, information technology and telephones.
They said his government reduced import duties on computers and expanded communication services in villages.
They also praised his support for Panchayati Raj and greater participation by young people and women.
Rajiv Gandhi’s voting reforms included lowering the voting age to 18, according to the leaders.
They said his ideas about peace, unity and harmony continue to inspire people.
Congress leaders in Hanumakonda and Tirupati marked Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary on Thursday.
Leaders paid floral tributes at Rajiv Gandhi’s portraits and statues during separate commemorative events.
Speakers credited his information technology, telecom and computer policies with helping build modern India’s technological foundation.
They highlighted initiatives including reduced computer import duties and expanded rural communication access during 1984–1989.
Leaders also recalled his support for Panchayati Raj, decentralisation, youth participation, women’s representation and telecom expansion through C-DOT.
- Who
- Congress leaders and party workers, including K.R. Nagaraju, Baswaraju Saraiah, Inagala Venkatram Reddy and Gowdapera Chittibabu, commemorated Rajiv Gandhi.
- What
- They marked Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary and praised his contributions to technology, telecommunications and governance.
- When
- Thursday, during Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary observances.
- Where
- DCC Bhavan and MGM Centre in Hanumakonda, and a Rajiv Gandhi statue in Tirupati.
- Why
- They sought to honour Rajiv Gandhi’s reported role in advancing information technology, telecom access, decentralisation, youth participation and women’s representation.
- Honoured figure
- Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna recipient
- Occasion
- Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary
- Locations
- Hanumakonda and Tirupati
- Technology measures cited
- Promotion of information technology, reduced import duties on computers and expanded rural communication access
- Telecom initiative
- Support for telecom expansion, including work led by Sam Pitroda and the establishment of C-DOT
- Governance initiatives cited
- Panchayati Raj, decentralisation, lowering the voting age to 18 and women’s representation in local bodies
- Values recalled
- Peace, unity and harmony
