Rahul pays tributes to his father Rajiv Gandhi on birth anniversary

Congress leer Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's memorial, Veer Bhumi, and paid hom on his birth anniversary.

He described his far as a compassionate and loving human being, and a man with tremendous vision, far ahe of his times.

"Rajiv Gandhi was a man with a tremendous vision, far ahe of his times. But above all else, he was a compassionate and loving human being. I am incredibly lucky and proud to have him as my far. We miss him today and everyday," Gandhi tweeted.

Amid rainfall, Gandhi reached Veer Bhumi to pay respects to his far. Party leers and Indian Youth Congress activists present re raised slogans hailing former prime minister.

birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 is observed as Sbhavna Divas (harmony day) by Congress.