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Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to Indira Gandhi on 42nd Death Anniversary

By PTI

The Congress party commemorated former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the 42nd anniversary of her death, describing her as a symbol of indomitable courage, unwavering resolve and visionary leadership. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, and other leaders laid flowers at the memorial Shakti Sthal in Delhi. They also paid homage at the Indira Gandhi Memorial on 1 Safdarjung Road, the former PM’s residence.

Rahul Gandhi shared a Sanskrit shloka that his grandmother had taught him, expressing gratitude for the lessons she imparted. Kharge posted on X, praising Gandhi’s contributions to building a strong and progressive India and noting her supreme sacrifice for the nation’s unity and integrity. He quoted Gandhi, calling her an eternal source of inspiration.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also praised her grandmother, describing her as “free as the sky, deep as the ocean, resilient as the earth and brighter than fire.” The party’s official handle posted a tribute to India’s first woman Prime Minister, highlighting her courage and willpower.

Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards on this day in 1984. She was born on 19 November 1917 and served as India’s first woman prime minister.