Punjab Newsline, Shimla, August 20-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary by offering floral tributes at his statue at Rajiv Chowk, Chhota Shimla, today. The day is also being observed as Sadbhavana Diwas across the State. The CM also administered the Sadbhavana Diwas pledge to the officers and officials of H.P. Secretariat on the occasion.
On the occasion, the CM said that Rajiv Gandhi is also known as the architect of modern India. He said that during his tenure as the Prime Minister, he spearheaded numerous reforms and initiatives to bring positive change in the mindset of the people and the society. He said: "When Rajiv Gandhi was Prime Minister, I was president of the NSUI. On the demand of the NSUI, Rajiv Gandhi granted the right to vote to the youth by reducing the age to vote from 21 years to 18 years, ensuring active participation of youth in the democratic process. It was the greatest achievement of his tenure."
Sukhu said that in the modern era, India was the leading country in the entire world in the IT sector due to the efforts and vision of Rajiv Gandhi.
