Congress Tamil Nadu state president KS Azhagiri. (Photo/ANI) Congress opposes Tamil Nadu CM's appeal to remit life sentences of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts ANI | Updated: May 21, 2021 20:14 IST State party president KS Azhagiri paid tributes to the former Prime Minister at the Sathyamoorthy Bhavan on his 30th death anniversary and said that Gandhi had always worked for country's growth and prosperity. He said there should not be "political pressure" for release of prisoners. "We oppose Chief Minister MK Stalin's stand that Rajiv Gandhiassassination case convicts should be released. Rajiv Gandhi shed his blood, uplifted our country and worked for its growth. He is known for ushering technological development and strengthening of the country's defence," Azhagiri said.