What was one of Rajiv Gandhi's key economic policies?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Answer: Advocating for economic liberalization and modernization
Rajiv Gandhi advocated for economic liberalization and modernization, emphasizing the importance of technology, particularly computerization, in India's development.
Rajiv Gandhi (1944–1991):
Served as the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989;
The son of Indira Gandhi, he entered active politics after 1980;
Successfully negotiated agreements with militants in Punjab, Mizoram, and the student union in Assam;
Advocated for economic liberalization and the adoption of computer technology;
Ordered the deployment of an Indian Army contingent to address the Sinhala-Tamil conflict in Sri Lanka, following the Sri Lankan government's request;
Tragically assassinated by a suspected LTTE suicide bomber.