Congress on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. Party leader Rahul Gandhi said that Indira Gandhi was fearless and steadfast and taught us that nothing is more important than India’s self-respect. Whereas Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former President Sonia Gandhi
Indira Gandhi’s life a source of inspiration for millions of Indians: Mallikarjun Kharge
Several senior leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, former president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi and also visited her memorial at 1, Safdarjung Road. Kharge said in a post on In another post, the Congress President said, the life of India’s ‘Iron Lady’ Indira Gandhi is a source of inspiration for millions of Indians. His courage, tenacity and visionary leadership will always live in our hearts and minds. He sacrificed his life in the service of the country.
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Grandma you taught us, nothing is greater than self-respect: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said in the post in Hindi, ‘India’s Indira’ – fearless, decisive and steadfast in the face of the powerful. Grandma, you taught us that nothing is more important than India’s identity and self-respect. Your courage, compassion and patriotism inspire me every step of the way.
Indira Gandhi was a woman of extraordinary courage: Jairam Ramesh
At the same time, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reminded that in 1977, Indira Gandhi first went to Belchhi village in Bihar by car, jeep and tractor and then riding an elephant, where she directly met the families affected by caste atrocities. He said that Indira Gandhi was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination. Ramesh told that the day after the visit to Belchhi village, Indira Gandhi met her then political critic Jayaprakash Narayan in Patna. Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards on this day in 1984. She was the first woman Prime Minister of India and was born on 19 November 1917.
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Indira Gandhi sacrificed for sovereignty and integrity: Venugopal
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that in 1984, one of the great leaders of India was martyred. Indira Gandhi sacrificed her life by standing without hesitation for the sovereignty and integrity of the country. His life and courage will always be an inspiration for every Indian. Congress said on the occasion, Hearty tribute to the country’s first woman Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Smt. Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. An embodiment of courage, determination and powerful leadership, Indira Gandhi is a source of inspiration for millions of Indians. Many Congress leaders also paid tribute to Indira Gandhi.
