Indomitable courage, visionary leadership: Congress hails Indira Gandhi on death anniversary
Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes at Shakti Sthal, with Mr. Gandhi sharing a Sanskrit shloka his grandmother taught him
On the 42nd anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's passing, top Congress leaders gathered in New Delhi to pay tribute to her legacy. In a ceremony held at Shakti Sthal, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker Rahul Gandhi, and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi laid floral tributes to the Iron Lady.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also joined the tribute, recalling her revolutionary decisions for the nation's progress and her compassionate leadership that aimed to uplift the poor and downtrodden through the slogan "Garibi Hatao." Shivakumar highlighted her impact on India's political, economic, and institutional development, citing key milestones in agriculture, banking, space, and nuclear programs.
Born on November 19, 1917, Indira Gandhi served as India's first woman Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination on October 31, 1984. Her daughter, former Prime Minister Smt. Sonia Gandhi, and other senior Congress leaders attended the program to honor her memory.
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