Sadbhavana Diwas
Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated on 20 August every year in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi who dreamed to make India a developed country. His several economic and social works clearly show his dream. This day is observed to encourage national integration, peace, affection, and communal harmony among the Indian people of all religions.
About Rajiv Gandhi
He was the youngest Prime Minister of the country. He became Prime Minister of India at the age of 40. India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru was his grandfather and Indira Gandhi was his mother who was also the Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was assassinated at 9:29 a.m. on 31 October 1984 at her residence in Safdarjung Road, New Delhi. She was killed by her Sikh bodyguards Satwant Singh and Beant Singh in the aftermath of Operation Blue Star. After that Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister. He had served from 1984-89.
Sadbhavana Diwas Pledge
Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated across the nation with great energy and enthusiasm. On this day a pledge is also taken by the people across the country.
“I take this solemn pledge that I will work for the emotional oneness and harmony of all the people of India regardless of caste, region, religion, or language. I further pledge that I shall resolve all differences among us through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence.”
Significance Of Sadbhavana Diwas
Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi every year who dreamed to make India a developed country. His several economic and social works clearly show his dream. This day is observed to encourage national integration, peace, affection, and communal harmony among the Indian people of all religions. Contributions to the betterment of our society are made on this day, paying respect to Gandhi and his vision for the country.
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