Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Mallaikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal on Sunday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 105th birth anniversary at Shakti Sthal in the national capital.
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“Forgiveness is the virtue of the brave: Indira Gandhi. Our humble tribute to India’s first woman Prime Minister and our icon, Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary,” said Kharge.
“By maintaining the unity and integrity of India and making our country strong and progressive, she has consistently shown able leadership, true loyalty and strong willpower for India and sacrificed everything for the country,” the Congress national president added .
“Her life, her dedicated duty towards the country and her indomitable courage will always inspire millions of Indians,” Kharge added.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also paid glowing tributes to the former Prime Minister.
“Tribute to the first woman Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi, an embodiment of strong decisions and strong personality for the sake of the country, on her birth anniversary. The country is indebted to your contribution in increasing the prestige and food security of the country,” Gehlot wrote on X.
Born on November 19, 1917, Indira Gandhi left an indelible mark on national politics, serving as the third Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination on October 31, 1984.
She was the country’s first and so far only female Prime Minister and emerged as a central figure in Indian politics as leader of the Congress.
Indira, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of independent India, was succeeded in the country’s highest office by her son Rajiv Gandhi.
Her combined term of 15 years and 350 days made her the longest-serving prime minister after her father.
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