On this day - 2 October
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Assassination attempt on Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India from October 1984 until December 1989. His family was very prominent in politics. His grandfather served as prime minister during Gandhi's childhood. His mother served as prime minister during the 1970s and his brother was an MP. Gandhi himself entered politics due to encouragement from his mother.
On October 3rd 1986 as assassination attempt occurred on his life. A lone gunman opened fire as Gandhi and several other officials passed by, He escaped unscathed. He later died in an explosion set up to assassinate him in 1991.
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