Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi was an Indian politician and the 6th Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989. He was the youngest Prime Minister in Indian history and is remembered for his efforts to modernize India's economy and technology sector, as well as for his controversial decisions during his tenure.
Born on Aug 20, 1944 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,541,445 | $2,900,000 | 5,341$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,961 | $15,000 | 15$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,245 | $2,700,000 | 1,322$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,450,851,563 | 2,577,651 | $5,615,000 | 6,678$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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India:
Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991, leading to his wife's political career.
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Jamaica:
Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991, an event covered by Mark Tully.
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United Kingdom:
Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi expressed his trust in the BBC for confirming significant news.
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India:
Rahul Gandhi's father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was assassinated in Tamil Nadu in 1991.
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Bangladesh:
Rajiv Gandhi rose to prominence in leadership following the absence of his brother Sanjay Gandhi.
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Bangladesh:
Rajiv Gandhi is referenced in the context of the National Aviation University named after him.
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India:
Rajiv Gandhi's government enacted the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shah Bano's case.
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India:
Rajiv Gandhi served this country by sacrificing his life, as stated by Pramod Tiwari.
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Pakistan:
Rajiv Gandhi was instrumental in bringing Amitabh Bachchan into politics.
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Guyana:
In the late 1980s, outreach by then-Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi ushered in a period of relative calm.
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