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| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
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| Cause of Death | Assassination |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5’ 10”) |
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| Weight | 72 kg (159 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Degree | Trained Pilot |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Blood Group | O-negative |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married when died | ||||
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| Wife | Sonia Gandhi (m. 1968-1991) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Late Feroze Gandhi (Former Indian Politician) |
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| Mother | Late Indira Gandhi (Former Indian Politician) |
| Brother | Late Sanjay Gandhi (Former Indian Politician & trained Pilot) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rajiv Gandhi initially did not desire a political career and was pressured into it by his mother. | |
| He implemented economic reforms to open up and modernize the economy. | |
| He survived an assassination plot in 1987. | |
| Gandhi took charge of Operation Black Thunder to remove weapons from extremists at the Golden Temple. | |
| During his election campaign in May 1991, he was assassinated. | |
| After his death, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna and recognized as a 'Revolutionary Leader of Modern India.' |
