Rajiv Jyothi-2011
In commemoration to former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, the architect of modern India, at his 20th Death Anniversary on 21st May 2011, ‘Rajiv Jyothi -Deep Shika Rally’ was organized by Rajeev Joseph as President of ‘Congress South Indian Forum’ from Veer Bhumi to India Gate in the august participation of dignitaries from various gamut of life. It was flagged off by Mr. Birendra Singh, AICC General Secretary at Veer Bhumi. A host of national leaders including AICC Treasurer Mr. Motilal Vohra MP, DPCC President Mr. Jai Prakash Agarwal MP, AICC Secretaries Mr. Ved Praksh, Mr. K.C. Mittal, Mr. Manish Chatrath, Iindian Youth Congress General Secretary Mr. Vikas Upadhyay, Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress President Mr. Ch. Anil Kumar MLA, Mr. Kodikkunnel Suresh MP, Mr. Ramesh Kumar MP, Mr. Vir Sigh Dinghan MLA, Delhi Pradesh Sevadal Chief Mr. Dineshwar Tyagi, Sevadal National Co-ordinator Mr. Kapoor paid floral tributes at ‘Rajiv Jyothi’. This Rally was first time organised on 21st May 2010. The support from the leaders and party workers was immense and it was evolved as a memorial event paying tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on a yearly basis.
Due to security reasons and inconvenience to reach the main venues of Vir Bhoomi, AICC, DPCC and IYC offices, lakhs of congress workers, supporters and people with regard for Rajiv Gandhi were deprived of paying public tribute to Rajiv Gandhi. For a facilitation to mass tribute, Congress South Indian Forum started ‘Rajiv Jyothi’ from Veer Bhoomi and moved around Delhi and paved way for millions of people in Delhi to pay floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Rajiv Jyothi. This innovative and people oriented program ensured the participation of hundreds of congress leaders and was applauded by senior congress leaders. Congress South Indian Forum sees it as a credible recognition and draws inspiration to conduct more people oriented programs to strengthen congress party.
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