New Delhi, Oct 31 (NationPress) The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took the lead on Friday in commemorating the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, remembering her as “India’s Indira — fearless, resolute, and steadfast in the face of every power.”

In a post on X, LoP Gandhi expressed, “India's Indira — Fearless, resolute, and steadfast in the face of every power. Grandma, you taught me that nothing is greater than India's identity and self-respect. Your courage, compassion, and patriotism continue to inspire every step I take even today.”

LoP Gandhi paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi, honoring her “steadfast leadership, fearless spirit, and deep commitment to the people of India.”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and numerous other Congress leaders also participated in the remembrance ceremony, marking the 41st anniversary of Indira Gandhi’s martyrdom at Shakti Sthal.

In his tribute, Kharge quoted the late PM, stating: “As long as there is breath in me, service will not stop, and when my life ends, then I can say that...every drop of my blood, every single drop of blood...will keep one India alive.”

Kharge added, “On the martyrdom day of Indira Gandhi Ji, our first woman Prime Minister of India and our ideal, such an embodiment of courage, who played an important role with her strong willpower, skillful leadership and farsightedness to preserve the unity and integrity of India and built a strong progressive India, humble tribute to her.”

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal also paid tribute to the late PM, stating on X, “On this day in 1984, one of India’s greatest leaders was martyred. She stood unflinchingly for India’s sovereignty and integrity and paid the price with her own life.”

“I offer my tributes to our guiding light, India’s Iron Lady Smt. Indira Gandhi ji on her death anniversary. Her life, from participating in our freedom struggle as a child to leading India through turbulent times with great courage and vision, will always be an inspiration for every Indian. We vow to dedicate our lives for the vision that Indira ji saw for our country!”

The Indian National Congress, through its official X handle, posted, “A heartfelt tribute on the death anniversary of the country's first woman Prime Minister, 'Bharat Ratna' Smt. Indira Gandhi Ji.”

“Indira Gandhi Ji, an exemplar of strength, determination, and empowered leadership, remains an inspiration for millions of Indians.”

Party leaders and members across the nation organized floral tribute ceremonies and remembrance events, reaffirming the enduring legacy of late PM Indira Gandhi.