Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, Assassination site in Sriperumbudur, India
The assassination site of Rajiv Gandhi is located in the small town of Sriperumbudur, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Rajiv Gandhi, former prime minister of India, was assassinated here on 21st May, 1991 during an election campaign.
This event significantly impacted India’s political landscape and led to widespread anti-Tamil sentiment.
Today, a memorial named 'Rajiv Gandhi Ninaivu Kavithaikal' has been established at the site.
The tragic event was the second instance of a premier being assassinated in the course of Indian history.
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