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Facts
Also Known As | Rajiv Ratna Gandhi |
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Born | August 20, 1944 • Mumbai • India |
Died | May 21, 1991 (aged 46) • India • (Died on this day) |
Title / Office | prime minister (1984-1989), India |
Political Affiliation | Indian National Congress |
Notable Family Members | spouse Sonia Gandhi • mother Indira Gandhi • daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra • son Rahul Gandhi |
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