Rajiv Gandhi Memorial

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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.

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.

Gallery

• The Entrance
• A stone sculpture depicting India's progress at the memorial
• The memorial has a huge lawn with tree lined pathways
• The blast site is surrounded by seven pilliars
• "The path of Light" traces Rajiv Gandhi's final steps
• A stone mural marks the spot of his death
• A stone plaque with the history of events

References

1. ^ Venkatesan, Radha (11 October 2003). "Rajiv Gandhi Memorial dedicated to nation". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
2. ^ Singh, K. Natwar (7 November 2003). "Remembering Rajiv Gandhi". Frontline. Retrieved 8 May 2019.

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