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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial

Coordinates: 12°57′37″N 79°56′43″E / 12.9602°N 79.9452°E / 12.9602; 79.9452
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The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is a memorial to the former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at the site where he was assassinated at Sriperumbudur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu India.

Designed by K T Ravindran, it was built by the Central Public Works Department and was opened up in 2003 by Gandhi's widow Sonia Gandhi and former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ Venkatesan, Radha (11 October 2003). "Rajiv Gandhi Memorial dedicated to nation". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 May 2019.[dead link]
  2. ^ Singh, K. Natwar (7 November 2003). "Remembering Rajiv Gandhi". Frontline. Retrieved 8 May 2019.

12°57′37″N 79°56′43″E / 12.9602°N 79.9452°E / 12.9602; 79.9452