Indira Gandhi's death anniversary: ​​Congress leaders paid tribute to the former PM, Rahul said - Grandma, you taught us...

The Congress party paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary on Friday. Party leader Rahul Gandhi said that Indira Gandhi was fearless and steadfast and taught us that nothing was more important than India's self-respect. Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former President Sonia Gandhi

Indira Gandhi's life is a source of inspiration for millions of Indians: Mallikarjun Kharge.

Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, former President Sonia Gandhi, and several senior leaders, including 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 Instagram, "A humble tribute to such an epitome of courage, India's first woman Prime Minister and our role model, Indira Gandhi, on her martyrdom day, who played a crucial role in preserving India's unity and integrity with her strong will, able leadership, and vision, and in building a strong, progressive India." 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. Her courage, determination, and visionary leadership will always live in our hearts and minds. She sacrificed her life in the service of the nation."

Grandma, you taught us that nothing is more important than self-respect: Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi said in a Hindi post, "Indira of India" - 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 at every step.

Indira Gandhi was a woman of extraordinary courage: Jairam Ramesh.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled that in 1977, Indira Gandhi traveled first by car, jeep, and tractor, and then on an elephant to Belchi village in Bihar, where she directly met families affected by caste atrocities. He said that Indira Gandhi was a woman of extraordinary courage and determination. Ramesh said that the day after her visit to Belchi 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 India's first woman Prime Minister and was born on November 19, 1917.

Indira Gandhi sacrificed her life for sovereignty and integrity: Venugopal.

Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal said that 1984 marked the martyrdom of one of India's greatest leaders. Indira Gandhi fearlessly stood up for the country's sovereignty and integrity and sacrificed her life. Her life and courage will always be an inspiration to every Indian. The Congress party on Thursday said, "Heartfelt tributes to the country's first woman Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Smt. Indira Gandhi, on her death anniversary. An epitome of courage, determination, and powerful leadership, Indira Gandhi is a source of inspiration for millions of Indians." Several Congress leaders also paid tribute to Indira Gandhi.