“My strength, my grandmother”: Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary

Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and others paid tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary on Tuesday. Indira Gandhi was the only female Prime Minister of India who was shot to death by her bodyguards on this day in 1984.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister on her 39th death anniversary at Shakti Sthal in the national capital.

#WATCH | Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party MP Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/ayw9kzXRnE

— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2023

Rahul Gandhi took to the social media platform ‘X’ to pay tribute to his grandmother and wrote “My strength, my grandmother! I will always protect the India for which you sacrificed everything. Your memories are always with me, in my heart.”

मेरी शक्ति, मेरी दादी!

जिस भारत के लिए आपने अपना सर्वस्व बलिदान कर दिया, उसकी हमेशा रक्षा करूंगा। आपकी यादें हमेशा साथ हैं, दिल में। pic.twitter.com/SmpmqM13bo

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 31, 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge on Indira Gandhi

Kharge also quoted Indira Gandhi in a post he shared on X, highlighting her dedication to the country.

“As long as I have breath, service will never go away and when I die, I can say that… every drop of blood that is mine, every drop of blood… will bring India alive. " ~ Smt. Indira Gandhi”

“Humble tribute to Indira Gandhi, India's first woman Prime Minister and our icon, 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,” the quote further read.

Congress pays tribute

The Congress also shared a post on X paying tribute to the dynamic leader.

“Former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi is an example of fearlessness, determination and efficient leadership for all of us. You sacrificed everything for the unity and integrity of this country. bow down…” the post read.