The 97th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister the late Indira Gandhi was observed here on Wednesday. Her statue was unveiled in front of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office.
Paying tributes to Gandhi, Governor Ram Naresh Yadav said Indira Gandhi was a courageous, fearless and resolute leader. She had a number of remarkable achievements to her credit including Green Revolution and nuclear programme during her term. Governor Yadav has exhorted youths to draw inspiration from late Indira Gandhi’s ideals and become partner in development of the country.
Besides, a statue of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was unveiled in front of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) office here on the occasion of her 97th birth anniversary.The statue was unveiled by MPCC president Arun Yadav. Speaking at a function organised on the occasion, he recalled Gandhi’s contribution in the creation of Bangladesh. Yadav dwelt at length the late leader’s role in green revolution, nationalisation of banks and abolition of princely rights of various rulers.
He said by initiating ‘Garibi Hatao’ programme, late Gandhi had accelerated the economic growth of the country. Commenting on those dreaming of abolishing Congress in the country, Yadav stated that Congress is not only an institution, but also an ideology that can never come to an end. He also called upon the people to vote for Congress in the upcoming urban bodies’ elections. later, Congress activists distributed fruits in hospitals to mark the occasion.
AICC secretary Sajjan Singh Verma, Mahila Congress State president Mandwi Chouhan, Youth Congress president Kunar Choudhary, Bhopal (City) Congress chief PC Sharma and others remained present on the occasion.