CM pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

SHIMLA 21 May, 2026

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary being observed as Anti-Terrorism Day at Sadbhawana Chowk, Chhota Shimla.

On the occasion, while interacting with the media, the Chief Minister said that the Congress Party had lost two of its Prime Ministers, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, in the fight against terrorism in the country.

Recalling the immense contributions of Rajiv Gandhi, the Chief Minister said that during his tenure as Prime Minister, he laid the foundation for the information technology revolution in India, which transformed the nation’s technological and communication landscape. He said that 33 percent reservation for women had been ensured in Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies to strengthen their participation and leadership in the development process.

Mayor Municipal Corporation Shimla, Surinder Chauhan, Chairman, H.P. Buildings and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Nardev Kanwar, Chairman, H.P. State Cooperative Bank Devender Shyam, Vice Chairman, H.P. State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Vishal Chambyal, Deputy Mayor, Uma Kaushal, Councillors and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.