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The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is a memorial to the former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at the site where he was assassinated at Sriperumbudur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.
Location
Designed by K T Ravindran, it was built by the Central Public Works Department and was opened up in 2003 by Gandhi's widow Sonia Gandhi and former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.[1][2]
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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial at Sriperumbudur || Day trip from Chennai.
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Rajiv Gandhi Funeral
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Rajiv Gandhi brought home from Chennai to Yamuna Ghat: Full coverage | Archival footage
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Rajiv Gandhi escapes an attempt on his life by a Sri Lankan Naval Cadet
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Gallery
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The Entrance
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A stone sculpture depicting India's progress at the memorial
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The memorial has a huge lawn with tree lined pathways
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The blast site is surrounded by seven pilliars
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"The path of Light" traces Rajiv Gandhi's final steps
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A stone mural marks the spot of his death
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A stone plaque with the history of events
References
- ^ Venkatesan, Radha (11 October 2003). "Rajiv Gandhi Memorial dedicated to nation". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 May 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Singh, K. Natwar (7 November 2003). "Remembering Rajiv Gandhi". Frontline. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
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