"Today we honour the incredible will & sacrifice of India's first female PM, Indira Gandhi. As PM, Mrs Gandhi made immense contributions to our nation's national security, economy, democracy & foreign policy. She will always be remembered for her love for all Indians #IndiasIndira," the Congress posted on its Twitter handle.
India remembers former PM Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Sonia, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to indira gandhi on death anniversary
10:44 October 31
Congress party paid homage to former PM Indira Gandhi
09:59 October 31
West Bengal CM applauds former Prime Minister's leadership during the 1971 war
Paying homage to Indira, West Bengal Chief Minister applauded the former Prime Minister's leadership during the 1971 war.
"Homage to former Prime Minister Indira Ji on her death anniversary. We remember her great contribution to the nation and also her leadership during the 1971 War," she tweeted.
Mamata was referring to the 1971 war when East Pakistan was liberated and the territory later came to be known as Bangladesh.
09:57 October 31
Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to grandmother and former PM Indira Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
"My tributes to my grandmother & former PM, Smt Indira Gandhi Ji on the anniversary of her martyrdom."
08:50 October 31
Amit Shah pays tribute to Former PM Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Amit Shah also paid tribute to the former prime minister while flagging off 'RunForUnity' marathon at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
"Today, we pay tributes to former PM Indira Gandhi," he said.
08:42 October 31
PM Modi pays homage to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
Taking to Twitter, Modi tweeted "A humble tribute to the former Prime Minister of the country, Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary."
Indira Gandhi served as the first and only woman Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
She was assassinated by her own Sikh bodyguards at her residence in Akbar Road on October 31, 1984.
This came after Operation Bluestar was executed at Amritsar's Golden Temple, wherein Gandhi had ordered the Indian Army to confront Sikh separatists who had taken shelter in the holy shrine.
08:35 October 31
Sonia, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to indira gandhi on death anniversary
Sonia, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to indira gandhi on death anniversary
New Delhi:Congress leaders including interim president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other senior leaders including BS Hooda also paid homage to Indira Gandhi at the Shakti Sthal here.
Indira Gandhi served as the first and only woman Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
She was assassinated by two of her own bodyguards at her official residence on Akbar Road on October 31, 1984.
Last Updated : Oct 31, 2019, 11:14 AM IST