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As a former prime minister and a dynamic dosco, Rajiv Gandhi (259-K '60) is being recognized on Doon Online on his 10th death anniversary. Life at a Glance Name: Rajiv Gandhi (1944-1991) Education: Doon School, Dehra Dun (259-K 1958-1960); Imperial College, London Cambridge University Family: Son of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and grandson of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Married Sonia Gandhi, the current leader of the Congress Party. Has two children, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Political Highlights: Stood successfully for election from Amethi and became a political advisor to Indira Gandhi (1981) Made Congress Party general secretary in February, 1983 Became head of the Congress Party following his mother's death in 1984 Sworn in as the youngest Prime Minister of India with the largest parlimentary majority ever (415 of the 543 possible seats) in 1984 Establishes a "technocratic" vision for India Eased import restrictions and encouraged foreign investment jump starting the economy between 1986 and 1990 Committed the Indian Peace Keeping Force to Sri Lanka to eradicate Tamil militans Lost the National Elections in 1989 to V.P. Singh Assassinated while on the campaign trail on May 21st, 1991 Rajiv Gandhi Photographs As a child with grandfather Nehru As a child with Indira Gandhi and Nehru Rajiv Gandhi as a young man As a Congressman in the early 80s Canvasing during elections Canvasing during elections - 2 Giving a speech while Prime Minister - 1 Giving a speech while Prime Minister - 2 Rajiv Gandhi in 1990 The family today - 1 The family today - 2 Editor's Note: If you have some personal memories or interesting information on Rajiv Gandhi for this section please contact Doon Online.	Introduction At 40, Rajiv Gandhi (259-K'60) was India's youngest Prime Minster . He came to power soon after his mother's assasination with a technological, modernistic vision for India . Unfortunately, his dreams for India were cut short when he was assasinated in 1991. Still, in his short time in politics primarily as prime minister and as leader of the opposition, he was able to do India proud. He was also a Dosco. A shy one, always slightly embarrassed about his family and always just wanting to be one of the boys. On the 10th anniversary of his assassination, Doon Online recognizes a dynamic dosco who did a great deal for the country and could have done so much more had it not been for a fatal terrorist assasination in May 1991.
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