New Delhi: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi paid homage to late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi's wife Sonia and his two children, Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes at his memorial, Veer Bhumi, here. Ex-PM Manmohan Singh and former President Pranab Mukherjee were also present at Veer Bhumi along with other senior party leaders.

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also remembered the late leader, saying: "Solemnly and very fondly remembering former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary."

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PM Modi Modi, who was recently criticized for his comments (corrupt no. 1) against Rajiv Gandhi while campaigning for the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, said in a tweet: "Tributes to former PM Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary."

After paying tributes at Veer Bhumi, Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet: "My father was gentle, loving, kind & affectionate. He taught me to love & respect all beings. To never hate. To forgive. I miss him. On his death anniversary, I remember my father with love & gratitude."

Sam Pitroda, in a series of tweets, said: "Today is the day to pay respect to this great leader who dreamed of India in the 21st century and at the same time reflect on his contribution to India."

He worked with him as an advisor on technology missions.

"Rajiv Gandhi's life was taken away at an early age by a terror attack. His loss left a huge vacuum in politics, leadership, and development in India," he added.

Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991, by a female LTTE suicide bomber, who greeted him at a rally in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur town with a bomb strapped to her chest.

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