The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial is a memorial to the former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at the site where he was assassinated at Sriperumbudur,

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and was opened up in 2003 by Gandhi's widow Sonia Gandhi and former

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Gallery

Image:Rajiv_Gandhi_Memorial_entrance.jpg, The Entrance Image:Rajiv_Gandhi_Memorial_art.jpg, A stone sculpture depicting India's progress at the memorial Image:Rajiv_Gandhi_Memorial_lawn.jpg, The memorial has a huge lawn with tree lined pathways Image:Rajiv Gandhi Memorial blast site.jpg, The blast site is surrounded by seven pilliars Image:Rajiv Gandhi Memorial path.jpg, "The path of Light" traces Rajiv Gandhi's final steps Image:Rajiv Gandhi Memorial bombsite.jpg, A stone mural marks the spot of his death Image:Rajiv_Gandhi_Memorial_plaque.jpg, A stone plaque with the history of events

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Monuments and memorials in Tamil Nadu Buildings and structures in Kanchipuram district Memorials to Rajiv Gandhi Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi 2003 establishments in Tamil Nadu Assassination sites {{India-struct-stub