Description
In his decade in active politics, especially after he became Prime Minister in 1984, scarcely a day went by without Rajiv Gandhi making a public address in one forum or another. His speeches and conversations, many of which have been published in five volumes of the Publications Division, reflect the breadth of his interests and the depth of his concerns. They outline his vision for the future of India and the world, his approach to their myriad problems and his political philosophy. His words are a beacon of hope and a symbol of his tireless striving for solutions. They recount his struggles and his achievements. Above all, they reflect his dedication to his work and his country.
This volume of extracts from hundreds of speeches can only provide a glimpse of the totality of Rajiv Gandhi's thoughts, actions and beliefs. But even a compilation such as this can offer an insight, and Shri Jagmohan Singh Raju has done a commendable job in putting together this collection of thoughts and quotations. I hope it will reach a wide audience of people who want to remember Rajiv Gandhi and what he meant to India.
-SONIA GANDHI
