Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gidugu Rudra Raju on August 20 (Sunday) said that the former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, had laid the foundation for Young India and worked with dedication to create an egalitarian society.
Speaking after paying glowing tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 79th birth anniversary by garlanding his statue near Singh Nagar flyover, Mr. Rudra Raju said the late leader was known for ushering in reforms aimed at eradication of poverty.
Mr. Rudra Raju, along with other party leaders and workers, participated in a rally that started at Andhra Ratna Bhavan, the party office, and culminated in a gathering at the flyover.