Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India (1984 - 1989). Explore their legacy and lasting impact on Indian politics.
Profile
Rajiv Gandhi
Former Prime Minister of India (1984 - 1989)
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India (since 2014, serving a third consecutive term since June 2024) — Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Background & Career
Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister following the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi, and led the Congress party to a historic majority in the subsequent general election.
His government is associated with early telecom and technology modernization efforts and the Shah Bano-related debates over personal law reform.
Personal & Education
- The Doon School, Dehradun
- Imperial College London — attended
- Trinity College, Cambridge — attended engineering, did not complete degree
Career Timeline
- 1970s – 1980
Pilot
Indian Airlines
- 1981 – 1991
Member of Parliament (Amethi)
Parliament of India
- 1984 – 1989
Prime Minister of India
Government of India
Rajiv Gandhi News
Sonia Gandhi Memoir to Be Published by HarperCollins in India on November 10
Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is set to be published in India by HarperCollins on November 10, 2026. The book has attracted political attention following the change in its Indian publisher and is expected to offer a personal perspective on Sonia Gandhi’s life, political journey, and India’s modern political history.
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