Cong pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

October 31, 2024 16:30

LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to ex-PM Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi/ANI Photo

The Congress paid tributes on Thursday to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, with party leader Rahul Gandhi saying her sacrifice for the country's unity and integrity will always "inspire us all on the path of public service".

The then prime minister was assassinated by her bodyguards here on this day in 1984.

Indira Gandhi was India's first woman prime minister. She was born on November 19, 1917.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at the Shakti Sthal here and also visited the former prime minister's memorial on 1, Safdarjung Road.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also paid rich tributes to her and shared a quote of the former prime minister on serving the country till her last breath.

"Humble tributes to India's first woman prime minister and our ideal, Indira Gandhi ji on her martyrdom day," he said.

Kharge said Indira Gandhi played an important role in maintaining India's unity and integrity, and in building a strong and progressive India with her strong will, efficient leadership and foresight. -- PTI

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