NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, NOV 19
The Congress on Thursday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary with Rahul Gandhi saying the whole country still gives the example of her impressive leadership.
Indira ji stopped at nothing to ensure that the nation's economy & citizens were not only protected from harms way but were given the oppurtunity to thrive & prosper; caring little about capitalist corporate forces.#IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/ujZfiCZdXq
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 19, 2020
Born on November 19, 1917, Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.
Even Space was no limit to the dreams & aspirations of Indians during Indira ji's times. What she ensured was a strong & robust foundation for a nation which was reaching out to achieve great heights.#IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/Y9Ku24FpVS
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 19, 2020
“A trailblazer, a visionary, a true leader, and a great daughter of our motherland, Indira Gandhi was much more than a Prime Minister to our citizens; she was the revitalising strength in their quest for greatness & prosperity. Today, we pay a proud tribute to India’s Indira,” the Congress tweeted from its official Twitter handle.
Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi & Shri @RahulGandhi visit Indira Gandhi Memorial to pay their respects on the former PM's birth anniversary. #IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/2Z25bFm3Ur
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 19, 2020
In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to Indira Gandhi, calling her an efficient prime minister.
“The whole country still gives the example of her impressive leadership, but I always remember her as my beloved grandmother. Her teachings inspire me constantly,” the former Congress chief said.
Rahul Gandhi also paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorial ”Shakti Sthal” here.
Shri @RahulGandhi offers his tributes to former Prime Minister Smt Indira Gandhi on her 103rd birth anniversary at Shakti Sthal. #IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/rP2b2DtCAK
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 19, 2020
Congress’ chief spokesperson and party general secretary Randeep Surjewala also paid rich tributes to Indira Gandhi on her 103rd birth anniversary.
“Known as the Iron lady across the world, the one with determination, courage and amazing ability, the first and only woman Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. My tributes to her on her birth anniversary,” he said.
The Indian Youth Congress marked her birth anniversary by distributing blankets to the poor and needy in Delhi.
“Celebrating birth anniversary of Iron Lady Late Indira Gandhi with poor & needy by distributing blankets to save them from biting cold of Delhi,” IYC president Srinivas B V tweeted.
In a tweet paying tribute to Indira Gandhi, Mahila Congress said, “We pay our deepest homage to the embodiment of Shakti, Former PM Indira Gandhi.”
“Her unflinching dedication and determination towards the nation”s progress and her indomitable courage to overcome the most difficult circumstances serve as an inspiration to us,” the Mahila Congress said.
