Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary. “Tributes to our former PM Smt Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary,” PM Modi said in a post on handle X.
Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, also paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi. The leaders remembered Gandhi’s exemplary leadership, unwavering resolve, and lifelong dedication to public service, which left an indelible mark on India’s journey of progress.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said:”The exemplary and dynamic leadership of Smt. Indira Gandhi, showing immense political courage, shall forever remain an inspiration”.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said, “Indira Gandhi ji, who sacrificed everything for the unity and integrity of the country, is saluted a million times”. UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal.
Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only female Prime Minister, served as the country’s leader from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She is remembered for her strong leadership and vision for India.
She is remembered for her bold leadership, path-breaking economic and social reforms, and her role in the liberation of Bangladesh. Indira Gandhi’s legacy continues to inspire Indians, and her contributions to the country’s development and growth are still celebrated today.