Had important role in building strong, progressive India, Mallikarjun Kharge says about Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

New Delhi, October 31

The Congress on Tuesday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge hailing her for playing an important role in building a strong and progressive India.

Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only woman prime minister, was assassinated by her bodyguards this day in 1984.

Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the ex-prime minister at her memorial ‘Shakti Sthal’ here.

In a post on X, Kharge posted a quote of Indira Gandhi to highlight her dedication to the country.

“Humble tributes to Indira Gandhi, India’s first woman prime minister and our idol, who played an important role in building a strong and progressive India with her strong will, efficient leadership, unique working style and foresight, on her martyrdom day,” Kharge said.

“जब तक मुझ में साँस है तब तक सेवा ही नहीं जायेगी और जब मेरी जान जायेगी तब मैं ये कह सकती हूँ कि…एक एक खून का क़तरा जितना मेरा है, वह एक-एक ख़ून का क़तरा …एक भारत को जीवित करेगा।”

Rs श्रीमती इंदिरा गाँधी

सशक्त एवं प्रगतिशील भारत के निर्माण में अपनी दृढ़ इच्छाशक्ति, कुशल… pic.twitter.com/MffuTCd1pJ

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) October 31, 2023

The Congress, in a post on X, said, “Heartfelt tributes to the country’s first woman prime minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi, an example of strength, determination and strong leadership, on her death anniversary.”

शक्ति, संकल्प और सशक्त नेतृत्व की मिसाल, देश की प्रथम महिला प्रधानमंत्री श्रीमती इंदिरा गांधी जी की पुण्यतिथि पर कोटि-कोटि नमन। pic.twitter.com/BNKwf8qrii

— Congress (@INCIndia) October 31, 2023