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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.' |