City recalls contribution of Rajiv Gandhi

Varanasi: The city observed the Anti-Terrorism Day and death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Thursday. Congressmen held an online meeting and donated blood to pay tributes to the great leader while the police personnel held pledge-taking ceremonies at different police stations.
A meeting on digital platform was held at the Congress office in Englishialine area. Addressing the meeting digitally, coordinator of Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle Prof Satish Rai highlighted the personality and works of Rajiv Gandhi. Recalling his contributions for development of the country, he said that Rajiv Gandhi had visualized the 21st century’s India and brought revolutionary changes.
The meeting was attended by senior leaders including Vijay Shankar Pandey, Baijnath Singh, Vijay Shankar Mehta, Bhupendra Pratap Singh, Shailendra Singh, Ashok Kumar Pandey and others. A number of Congressmen led by former MLA Ajay Rai donated blood at IMA building on the occasion.
Besides, the Anti-Terrorism Day was observed at different police stations in the district. In view of Covid-19 outbreak the police personnel maintained social distancing wearing masks while taking pledge on the occasion.
The Anti-Terrorism Day was also observed in other districts. A function was held at the Mau SP office and police lines to take oath of eradicating terrorism.