June 14, 2026

What political figure made a stark observation about Kolkata in 1985 and has ties to a city known as the "Prime Minister Capital of India"?

A Dalai Lama
B Indira Gandhi
C Rajiv Gandhi
D Muammar Gaddafi

Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi famously dubbed Kolkata a "dying city" in 1985, reflecting on its socio-political challenges. He also has connections to Prayagraj, a city celebrated as the "Prime Minister Capital of India" due to its historical association with seven prime ministers.

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