Bengaluru, Aug. 16 -- Karnataka Congress leaders, including KPCC President BK Hariprasad, State Minister Rizwan Arshad and Congress Seva Dal chief organiser BV Srinivas, on Sunday flagged off the second edition of the 'Run for Rajiv 2026' 5K Run in Bengaluru to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

The event witnessed participation from thousands of youngsters and was organised ahead of Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary on August 20.

Speaking to reporters, KPCC President BK Hariprasad said Rajiv Gandhi continues to be remembered as a youth icon and credited his vision with contributing to Bengaluru's emergence as a major technology hub.

"Rajiv Gandhi is remembered forever in this country. He was a yout...