The Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle, Odisha and the Odisha Rajiv Gandhi Students’ Forum jointly observed the 25th death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi here on Saturday.
Chief guest Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Prasad Harichandan offered flower tributes to a portrait of Rajiv Gandhi and recollected his contributions to the nation. “The charming personality, amicable nature and ever smiling face of Rajiv Gandhi would be remembered for all time to come,” he said.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary Dr Rama Chandra Khuntia said contribution of the veteran leader to country’s education, healthcare, three-tire Panchayati Raj system and to the science and technology is exemplary and incomparable. Students’ Forum State president Satyabrata Nayak appealed to the youth and students to contribute their knowledge, time and labour in country’s development.
On the occasion, the Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar for the year 2016 was given to 80 students from different parts the State for their excellence in the field of NCC, Scouts, NSS, Youth Red Cross, sports, literature, science, song and dance, etc.
Besides, Special Rajiv Gandhi Sikshya Samman was given to 10 persons, including four Youth Red Cross Counsellor. Forum general secretary Padmakar Guru also spoke.