"Rajiv Gandhi's Political Career Ended In Very Brutal Manner": Sonia Gandhi
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Sonia Gandhi said Rajiv Gandhi made several achievements in the short time he spent in the service of the country, including towards women empowerment.
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said that former Prime Minister of the country Rajiv Gandhi accomplished innumerable achievements during his short political career which was finished in a very “brutal manner”.
Addressing an event at the 25th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award ceremony, Sonia Gandhi, the wife of the late Rajiv Gandhi said that the former PM's political career came to an end in a "very cruel manner", but he made several achievements in the short time he spent in the service of the country, including towards women empowerment.
"Rajiv Gandhi's political career was finished in a brutal manner but he achieved many milestones in that short time. He was very sensitive towards the diversity of the country. Whatever time he got to serve the nation, he accomplished uncountable achievements. He was dedicated towards women's empowerment. He struggled for the 1/3 reservation of women in Panchayat and Municipals. If today, over 15 lakh elected women representatives are there in rural and urban bodies, it is only because of Rajiv Gandhi's hard work and far-sightedness,” Sonia said, adding that his government also lowered the age of voting to 18 years from 21 years.
