New Delhi, Aug 20: Glowing tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in the capital on his 59th birth anniversary today.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi, the widow of Rajiv Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gahelot and a number of party leaders and dignitaries were among those who attended the remembrance ceremony at 'Vir Bhumi', the mausoleum of the late leader.
As a mark of respect, floral wreaths were placed at his 'Samadhi'. An all-faith prayer meeting was also held on the occasion.


Bureau Report