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News Feature, 3rd prize

January 01, 1984

The body of assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi lies in state in the capital where the cremation ceremony takes place. She was assassinated on 31 October.

January 01, 1984

The body of assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi lies in state in the capital where the cremation ceremony takes place. She was assassinated on 31 October.

January 01, 1984

The body of assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is burned in the cremation ceremony. She was assassinated on 31 October.

January 01, 1984

Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during the funeral ceremony for his mother, assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October.

January 01, 1984

Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during the funeral ceremony for his mother, assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October. Her ashes were scattered from an airplane.

January 01, 1984

The funeral rites of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated 31 October.

January 01, 1984

Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, son of assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October. Her ashes were scattered from an airplane.

January 01, 1984

Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, son of assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

January 01, 1984

The funeral rites of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated 31 October.

January 01, 1984

The funeral rites of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated 31 October.

January 01, 1984

Expression of grief during the funeral rites of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was assassinated 31 October.

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1985 Photo Contest, News Feature, Stories, 3rd prize
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01 January, 1984

Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, son of assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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