Biography, Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi (1984 to 1989)

Rajiv Gandhi was the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.

He was a member of the Indian National Congress and son of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

He entered politics after the assassination of his mother in 1984 and was elected as Prime Minister.

He was instrumental in introducing reforms to the Indian economy and improving diplomatic relations with other countries.

He signed the historic Rajiv-Longowal Accord with the Sikh leader Sant Harchand Singh Longowal in 1985.

He was also known for his efforts to modernize India's telecommunications and defense systems.

He was assassinated in 1991 in a suicide bombing attack by a member of the LTTE while campaigning for the 1991 Indian general elections.

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