How did Rajiv Gandhi meet his demise in May 1991?
1) He died of natural causes.
2) He was assassinated during an election campaign tour.
3) He retired from politics due to health issues.
4) He lost the general elections and committed suicide.
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The demise of Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991 brought about a shift in the leadership of the Congress party. His assassination occurred during an election campaign tour in Tamil Nadu and was attributed to a Sri Lankan Tamil associated with the LTTE. In the subsequent 1991 elections, the Congress emerged as the largest individual party. Following Rajiv Gandhi's tragic passing, Narasimha Rao was elected as the Prime Minister by the party.