August 20 marks the observance of Sadbhavana Diwas, dedicated to honouring the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, the youngest Prime Minister in Indian history. Sadbhavana Diwas was first observed on August 20, 1992, in memory of Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991. Rajiv Gandhi assumed the role of Prime Minister of India in 1984, following the assassination of his …
VIJAYAWADA: The Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, observed Sadbhavana Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on Friday. Narendra A. Patil, divisional railway manager, Vijayawada Division, said that every year, August 20 is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas to promote national integration and communal harmony among people of all religions and languages. Narendra Patil administered the …
SADBHAVANA DIWAS 2022: The birth anniversary of India’s sixth prime minister Rajiv Gandhi is observed as Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day every year on August 20 in the country. I further pledge that I shall resolve all differences among us through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence.” Sadbhavana Diwas: History The day was first observed in 1992, more …
Sadbhavana Diwas aims to instill communal harmony, unity, brotherhood and love in the society at large The birth anniversary of India’s Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is celebrated as ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ or Harmony Day’ on 20 August. Sadbhavana Diwas promotes Rajiv Gandhi’s vision of a developed nation, which he tried to propagate through different national and international projects. Rajiv Gandhi …