The Congress on Sunday paid tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi hailing her as a great example of women power. Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorial “Shakti Sthal” here. Indira Gandhi, the then prime minister, was assassinated on this day in 1984 by two of her own security guards. “My grandmother served the country fearlessly till the last moment — her life is a source of inspiration for us,” Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Rahul Gandhi pays floral tribute to Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her 37th death anniversary
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to his grandmother and former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary at Shakti Sthal in Delhi on October 31. The ceremony of remembrance marked the 37th death anniversary of former PM Indira Gandhi.
“A great example of women power, humble tributes to Mrs. Indira Gandhi on her martyrdom day,” he said. The Congress, in a tweet from its official Twitter handle, also lauded the former prime minister’s contribution to the country. “She represented strength. She epitomised sacrifice. She personified service. A billion salutes to the Iron Lady of India, our very first woman Prime Minister, a true Bharat Ratna, Smt. Indira Gandhi, on her death anniversary,” the Congress said in its tweet.
Source: Economic Times
