Hyderabad, Oct. 31: Congress leaders across the country paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 42nd death anniversary on Saturday, remembering her contributions to India and her role in shaping the country’s political and economic journey.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders visited Shakti Sthal in New Delhi and offered floral tributes at the Indira Gandhi Memorial.
Indira Gandhi Death Anniversary Marked Across the Country
In Bengaluru, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President B.K. Hariprasad remembered Indira Gandhi as the ‘Iron Lady’ of India and said she had sacrificed her life for the unity of the country.
“Today is the 42nd death anniversary of my great leader, the Iron Lady of India, Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi sacrificed her life for the unity of this country. Her great sacrifices will be remembered forever when we talk about the unity of the great country that is India,” he said.
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All India Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba also paid tribute to the former Prime Minister, highlighting her contribution to women’s political participation and the establishment of the Mahila Congress.
Lamba said Indira Gandhi’s legacy continued to inspire women in politics. She expressed pride in leading an organisation founded by the former Prime Minister and recalled her emphasis on women’s active participation in public life.
She also referred to the 33 per cent reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions introduced during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure and the subsequent efforts by Sonia Gandhi to advance women’s reservation in legislatures.
Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib also remembered Indira Gandhi’s contributions and said her sacrifice continued to inspire the organisation.
Indira Gandhi’s Political and National Legacy
Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. She was the daughter of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Kamala Nehru.
She served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination on October 31, 1984.
During her tenure, India witnessed several major political, economic and strategic developments. Her leadership during the 1971 India-Pakistan war led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Her government also supported the expansion of high-yielding crop policies during the Green Revolution, contributing to India’s efforts to improve food production and achieve greater food security.
Other major developments during her tenure included India’s first nuclear test at Pokhran in 1974 and the nationalisation of 14 major commercial banks in 1969. She also played a prominent role in the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War.
National Integration Day is observed on November 19, coinciding with Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
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The Indian National Congress instituted the observance in 1985 to commemorate her role in promoting national unity and integration.
The annual observance serves as a reminder of the debates and developments associated with her political legacy and her impact on India’s history.
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