Sadbhavana Diwas is observed in memory of which former Prime Minister on 20 August?

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The correct answer is Option D: Rajiv Gandhi. Sadbhavana Diwas is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi was born on 20 August 1944, and the term Sadbhavana signifies goodwill, harmony and mutual understanding. Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister on 31 October 1984 at the age of 40 after the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest person to become Prime Minister of India, assuming office at the age of 40. In the December 1984 general election, the Congress won 404 seats in the Lok Sabha under Rajiv Gandhi’s leadership. The National Policy on Education was introduced in 1986 during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure to modernise and expand access to education. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 introduced the Anti-Defection Law by adding the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution. The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age in India from 21 to 18 years. C-DOT was established in 1984, while C-DAC was established in 1988 to strengthen India’s indigenous telecommunications and advanced computing capabilities. Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure promoted computerisation, software development, telecommunications and National Technology Missions focused on areas such as water, literacy, health and agriculture.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Morarji Desai

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