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Congress pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister at Shakti Sthal.

The Congress on Saturday hailed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, describing her as a symbol of indomitable courage, unwavering resolve and visionary leadership, according to The Hindu.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister at her memorial, Shakti Sthal, in New Delhi.

Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with several Congress leaders, also paid homage at the Indira Gandhi Memorial at 1 Safdarjung Road, the former Prime Minister's residence.

Rahul Gandhi shared a Sanskrit shloka his grandmother had taught him, noting he remembered sitting on her lap and repeating the words after her.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid tribute to her grandmother, describing her as resilient and bright.

Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards in New Delhi on October 31, 1984. She was born on November 19, 1917.

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