Former PM Indira Gandhi remembered

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu offered tributes to country’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at the Ridge on her birth anniversary here today. Recalling Indira Gandhi’s immense contributions to nation-building, the Chief Minister said her visionary decisions laid a...

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Updated At : 05:00 AM Nov 20, 2024 IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pays floral tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her Birth anniversary in Shimla on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: LALIT KUMAR

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu offered tributes to country’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at the Ridge on her birth anniversary here today.

Recalling Indira Gandhi’s immense contributions to nation-building, the Chief Minister said her visionary decisions laid a strong foundation for a united and empowered India. He credited her far-sighted policies and initiatives such as land reforms and bank nationalisation, for empowering the common man.

The Chief Minister said she laid down her life to uphold the unity and integrity of the nation.

Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Harish Janartha and Ranjit Singh Rana, Shimla Municipal Corporation Mayor Surender Chauhan, councillors and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.