What was one of Rajiv Gandhi's notable achievements during his tenure as Prime Minister?
1. Negotiating peace agreements in Punjab and Mizoram
2. Leading India to a victory in Indo-Pak war
3. Winning a Nobel Prize for ensuring world peace
4. Wiping out LTTE members completely from Sri Lanka
Choose the correct answer from the given options:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Answer: Negotiating peace agreements in Punjab and Mizoram
Rajiv Gandhi successfully negotiated peace agreements with militants in Punjab and Mizoram during his time as Prime Minister.
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.