Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary on Wednesday. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders also offered floral tributes at Shakti Sthal.
PM Modi wrote, "Tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary." Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917. She served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to October 31, 1984. She passed away on October 31, 1984.
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her 108th birth anniversary. Kharge said that Indira Gandhi's unique and influential leadership, which reflected political courage, will always inspire. He said that millions salute her lifelong service to the people and her sacrifice to protect the unity and integrity of the country.
Inspired to stand against injustice by his grandmother, Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said that his grandmother's courage, patriotism, and morality continue to inspire him to stand firmly against injustice. He wrote in Hindi, "I drew inspiration from my grandmother to take fearless decisions for India and to put national interest first in every situation. Her courage, patriotism, and morality inspire me to stand firm against injustice."
Indira Gandhi led the country through difficult times: KC Venugopal.
Meanwhile, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, remembering the first woman Prime Minister, said that she guided the country through difficult times and ushered in an era of welfare. He said that due to Indira Gandhi's courageous leadership, India emerged as a strong global power and did not bow to any pressure. He said that until her last breath, she gave everything for the country and sacrificed her life for the unity, integrity, and sovereignty of the country.
What did the Congress say on Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary?
The Congress party said on social media that Indira Gandhi, an epitome of strength, led the country towards self-reliance, inclusive growth, and a strong global position. The party said her courageous leadership and sincere commitment to justice, unity, and progress illuminated the path for the Congress party. The Congress party further said that due to Indira Gandhi's unwavering resolve and courageous leadership, India achieved self-reliance in agriculture, liberated Bangladesh, and defended the country's interests before world powers.
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