Srinagar Aug 20(KNS): Congress today paid floral tributes to Former Prime (Bharat Ratna) Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary at Srinagar Party Office and recalled his selfless services and great contribution to the Nation.

In an extraordinary function Senior Congress leader paid floral tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, terming the departed leader a symbol of services and sacrifices, who contributed immensely to inclusive development of the Nation and betterment of the people.

Congress Leaders observed two-minute silence as mark of respect to Rajiv Ji. The leader highlighted Rajiv Gandhi’s countless achievements and the services that he has rendered while greatly contributing to inclusive development of the Nation and betterment of the people especially poor and down trodden section living in the country. Former Prime Minister took various revolutionary steps to further bring the Country at par with the fast-developing world powers.

Gandhi believed in development, prosperity and unity and always worked in that direction. His achievements, especially the three tier Panchayati Raj System, voting rights to the age group of 18, computer education, science and technology and various other significant measures took the prestige of the country to new heights.

Former JKPCC President Peerzada Mohd.Sayeed presided over the meeting. Senior Congress Leader and former JKPCC President  Ghulam Ahmad Mir ,CWC member Tariq Hameed Karra, Ex.MC G.N.Monga, Mohd Anwar Bhat, Mahila President Shameema Raina, Surinder Singh Channi, Abdul Gani Khan and various other leaders included AICC, PCC Members, Frontal Organisations.(KNS).