Rajiv Gandhi Memorial

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.
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Rajiv Gandhi's signature

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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]

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

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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