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Gandhi, Rajiv
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1944 - 1991
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Rajiv Gandhi (20 August 1944 – 21 May 1991) was the 6th Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989. The elder son of Indira Gandhi and grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, he entered politics reluctantly after the death of his younger brother, Sanjay Gandhi, in 1980. Rajiv became Prime Minister following his mother’s assassination in 1984, leading the Congress Party to a record electoral victory that year. His tenure focused on modernization, technological advancement, and economic liberalization, as well as improving relations with the United States and neighbouring countries. However, his government faced criticism over corruption scandals, such as the Bofors case, and challenges in handling regional conflicts.
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Gandhi, Indira (1917 - 1984)
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Gandhi, Indira is the parent of Gandhi, Rajiv