Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on 31st death anniversary

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her 31st death anniversary. Indira Gandhi was killed by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. Along with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, President Pranab Mukherjee, former PM Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari also paid tribute to Indira Gandhi.

Remembering Indira Gandhi on her 29th death anniversary

"I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die today every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation". In these last words of Indira Gandhi, India’s former Prime Minister, there was courage, belief and faith.

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, who served as the Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms (1966-77) and a fourth term (1980-84) was assassinated on 31 October in 1984. The assassination which changed the history of India was said to have been motivated by Operation Blue Star, an attack on Sikh separatists holed up in Golden Temple complex in Amritsar.

At twelve years of age, Indira Priyadarshini became the leader of a children’s group, whose purpose was to help end British control in India. In 1938, she joined the Indian National Congress Party, something she always longed to do. In 1942, she married Feroze Gandhi. Soon after the couple was married, they were sent to prison on charges of subversion by the British.

Noted for her charismatic authority and political astuteness, Indira Gandhi adhered to the progressive policies of industrial development that were begun by her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, who became the Prime Minister after India won its independence in 1947. As a minister, Indira Gandhi encouraged and started a family planning program. She also promoted the views of Nehru to establish India’s stability and security interests as independent from those of the nuclear superpowers, by authorizing the development of nuclear weapons in 1967.

On the international plane too she left her distinct imprint whether as the chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement or as a champion of environmental protection at various global fora. In all such activities she came in direct conflict with international vested interests entrenched in the West. She was intensely disliked by the prevailing leaderships of the US under Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan who held her in profound distrust. She endeared herself to almost all the prominent leaders of the newly independent developing states of Africa, Latin America and the Arab world.

She was also the leader who transformed India’s chronic food shortages into surplus production of wheat, rice, cotton and milk through the Green Revolution. On Nehru’s death in 1964, Indira Gandhi was elected to Parliament in his place. After acting as Minister of Information and Broadcasting (1964-6), Indira Gandhi became Prime Minister on the death of Lal Shastri in 1966. In 1971, her popularity made her win again by an enormous margin. The second female in the world to hold the office of prime minister, after Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka, Indira Gandhi remains the world’s second longest serving female Prime Minister as of 2011.

Indira Gandhi is today best remembered for her ”Garibi Hatao” slogan during the fifth general elections in March 1971, the successful leadership during the 1971 war against Pakistan, the nationalization of all banks in the country in 1969, the ‘Green Revolution’ under her leadership, and the Lenin Peace Prize (for 1983-84) and as  India’s first women Prime Minister.

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Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi at 24 Akbar Road to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi

Indian on Thursday fondly remembered the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 29th death anniversary. Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi were present in the function at 24 Akbar Road to pay tribute to the departed leader. Earlier, President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to the late leader at her memorial 'Shakti Sthal' on the banks of river Yamuna.

Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi

Nation remembers former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 29th death anniversary. Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid tributes to the departed leader at Shakti Sthal.

Rahul Gandhi ridicules BJP’s slogan

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that for development the involvement of the poor people also should be ensured. Rahul Gandhi also ridiculed the slogan India is Shining by BJP. Congress is for the upliftment of poor and common people of the Country he said. This is the difference between Congress and BJP added Rahul Gandhi.

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Sonia Gandhi wants to further strengthen MGNREGA

The NREGA scheme brought revolution the rural areas of the country and we need to strengthen it further said UPA chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi. The empowerment of rural women is very much appreciated. Further with the help of Self Helping Scheme and NGOs the NREGA can be made stronger and effective said Sonia Gandhi. She thanked all the activists and people who helped this scheme a big success.

Sonia Gandhi addresses MGNREGA Sammelan

UPA Chairperson and Congress president Sonia Gandhi addressed the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA convention. This is the time to evaluate the scheme and analyze its pros and cons so as to see what all we can do to improve the same, said Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi said that the UPA Government is committed to bring out more welfare schemes for the people.

Sonia Gandhi “MGNREGA helped to strengthen rural people”

Congress President and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi said that Mahatma Gandhi NREGA has helped to create a new energy into the rural masses in the country. While addressing the MGNREGA Sammelan, she said that many underprivileged people including dalits and adivasis benefitted by this scheme. The important achievement of this policy is that the major beneficiaries are women said Sonia Gandhi.

Congress welcomes only secular people says Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that there are some basic principle in Congress. Congress is against fundamentalists, caste and religious politics and the divisive politics. Anybody who agrees with these principle can join Congress said Rahul Gandhi. Anyone who is secular is welcome to Congress. They can fight elections inside the Congress and they can be leaders too. All leaders should get training too said Rahul Gandhi.

MGNREGA helps to improve agriculture: Sonia Gandhi

Congress president Sonia Gandhi said that the NTREGA will help to strengthen the field of agriculture. The NREGA scheme brought revolution the rural areas of the country and we need to strengthen it further said UPA chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi. The empowerment of rural women is very much appreciated. Further with the help of Self Helping Scheme and NGOs the NREGA can be made stronger and effective said Sonia Gandhi. She thanked all the activists and people who helped this scheme a big success.

Do not misuse MGNREGA fund : Sonia Gandhi

There are reports that the funds allotted for MGNREGA is being misused, said Congress President Sonia Gandhi. UPA chairperson also said that the bad practice of showing fake jobs and extracting money in the name of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA is not good. She said that the main idea behind the scheme is to remove the threat of unemployment. The important achievement of this policy is that the major beneficiaries are women said Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi hoped that the scheme will do wonders in the fields of small scale industries, health, road and infrastructure, agriculture etc.

Congress will not work against the interest of U.P: Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi addressed a gathering in Varanasi. Rahul Gandhi said that his mission is to strengthen the Congress party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the political alliance Rahul Gandhi said that he will not go for any alliance who works against the interest of the people of U.P. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he would not compromise with anybody who works against the interest of Uttar Pradesh.

All are unhappy about U.P. Government: Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is not doing anything for the people. Rahul Gandhi said that his mission is to strengthen the Congress party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the political alliance Rahul Gandhi said that he will not go for any alliance who works against the interest of the people of U.P. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he would not compromise with anybody who works against the interest of Uttar Pradesh.

“Entire U.P is fed-up with state Government” Rahul Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said that the Government of Uttar Pradesh is ignoring people’s problems. They are not using the Central fund properly said Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi said that his mission is to strengthen the Congress party in the state of Uttar Pradesh. On the political alliance Rahul Gandhi said that he will not go for any alliance who works against the interest of the people of U.P. Rahul Gandhi asserted that he would not compromise with anybody who works against the interest of Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi on higher education

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi answered questions during a function. India has got the very best education system in the world. NSUI wants to give young people a voice. Foreign universities should be allowed in India too said Rahul Gandhi. We also should have the chance to get higher education said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi on global warming

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi interacts with media persons. Rahul Gandhi was impressed with the functioning of NSUI. He also hinted about Global warming. There were questions regarding the effect of Global warming on Himalayas. Rahul Gandhi also remembered his school days in Uttarakhand.

Rahul Gandhi on Congress’s election plans

AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi addressed media during a NSUI function. On a question regarding the policies and giving tickets to youth in the coming elections, Rahul Gandhi categorically said that his agenda is to look after Youth Congress and NSUI and he would answer about those things only. Rahul Gandhi said that his aim is to strengthen these two.

Rahul Gandhi on ABVP

Congress General Secretary attended a NSUI workshop. Rahul Gandhi asked the students ‘Why should not you join ABVP’ asked Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi said ABVP propagates divisive politics and that is why we should not join ABVP said Rahul Gandhi. We should not encourage any communal politics asserted Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi on English learning

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi addressed students in a NSUI function. Learning English is also important along with our national language said Rahul Gandhi. For the better future English is also needed. NSUI also should be aware of this. NSUI has clear cut policies and strategies and we should implement those properly said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi lashes out at U.P. Govt. on land policy

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi supported the agitation by the farmers of Uttar Pradesh. He said that no farmers are against the development. But they should not be looted in the name of development. They should get the proper price for their land said Rahul Gandhi while addressing a gathering in U.P. Rahul Gandhi was on a padyatra to personally experience the problems of the farmers at various places. U.P. Government are not doing any development but they are looting the poor people said Rahul Gandhi. There were a lot of reported police atrocities against the striking farmers in many places of Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi undertook his mission to protect the interest of the farmers. The villagers thanked Rahul Gandhi for his fight for their rights.