Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In remembrance of the late Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Rajiv Gandhi, Tripura joined the rest of the nation in observing his Martyrdom Day with due respect and solemnity. Ceremonies were held across all district offices in the state to honour his memory. At the Tripura Pradesh Congress office, senior Congress leaders gathered to pay homage. The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag at half-mast, in accordance with the national mourning declared due to the accidental death of the President of Iran. Following this, leaders placed floral tributes to Rajiv Gandhi's portrait. India News | Tripura Congress Observes Rajiv Gandhi Martyrdom Day, Ceremonies Held Across District Offices.