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Jammu, August 20, (Scoop News)-JKPCC held a function at party office in Jammu on Monday to observe 74th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
JKPCC president, GA Mir, presided over the function which was attended by senior PCC functionaries, leaders of Dist. Congress Committee, Blocks and Frontal Organizations.
Paying floral tributes toRajiv Gandhi, Mir described him as the architect of 21st Century, who prepared the youth of the Country for the future challenges in the modern world, especially IT and Computer revolution, lowering of voting age from 21 years to 18 years and a vibrant Panchayat Raj system in the Country.
He said that it was vision of Late Rajiv Gandhi that he foresaw the future of the Country in preparing and educating youth of the Country for the 21st Century. He saw great opportunity in the IT revolution and introduced computerization in late eighties. The opposition especially BJP leaders termed him as a “Computer Boy”. Today they talk of digital India, which became possible due to the efforts of Rajiv Gandhi.
Mir said that Rajiv Gandhi lowered the voting age to 18 years to ensure the participation of youth in the democratic & political process and emergence of young leadership. The vibrant Panchayat Raj System with 33% reservation to women and due reservation to SC/STs has ensured the transfer of power to the people.
JKPCC chief said that 73rd /74th amendment was introduced and incorporated into the Panchyats & Urban bodies to establish elected three tier system in the state by the efforts of Congress in the previous coalition of NC-Congress in 2014.
Paying rich tributes to Rajiv Gandhi, Mula Ram remembered his contribution to the nation in various fields. He recalled his visits to the state as General Secretary AICC and later as Prime Minister and recalled his affection for the people of the state.
Raman Bhalla paid glowing tributes to him by describing him as a young dynamic leader of the nation, who gave direction to the youth of the Country and brought about revolutionary step to strengthen democracy at grass root level. He asked the youth to follow the path shown by great leader.
R.S. Chib described Rajiv Gandhi as a visionary leader who led the nation to great achievements in various fields. He will be remembered for his youth policy to prepare them for the present day challenges. It was his efforts that India has emerged as leader in IT sector.
Ravinder Sharma, Th. Manmohan Singh, Smt. Indu Pawar also paid rich tributes.
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