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After 33 years, 3 freed Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts return to Lanka

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 3 April 2024
After 30 years, Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts Murugan, Payas, and Jayakumar return to Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Upon arrival, they faced intense interrogation by Sri Lankan officials before clarifying inquiries with CID police. Their legal journey, from death sentences to life imprisonment and eventual release, reflects ongoing challenges and complexities.
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In a recent address in Bokaro, Jharkhand, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, stating that 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty in the last nine years. Singh contrasted this with the previous promises made by former leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Dr. Manmohan Singh, claiming they failed to eradicate poverty despite their pledges. Singh's remarks underscore the BJP's emphasis on economic progress and poverty alleviation under PM Modi's leadership. Watch the full speech and analysis on Oneindia. #RajnathSingh #RajnathSinghAngry #RajnathSinghSpeech #PoliticalRally #ViralVideo #PMModi #BJPvsCongress #LokSabhaElections2024 #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.101~

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