Indira Gandhi's 42nd Death Anniversary: Congress Recalls Legacy

Congress leaders across India marked the 42nd death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Indira Gandhi on October 31, paying tribute to her role in strengthening national unity and development.

The leaders described her courage, leadership and sacrifice as lasting examples for coming generations. Their remarks highlighted her contribution to the nation's integrity at a time of major challenges.

Congress leader Anuma Acharya said India had never witnessed leadership quite like Indira Gandhi's, and such leadership would be hard to find in the future. She added that her courage had reshaped the world's geography, and that many people continue to visit to pay homage.

Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari said the country remembers those who contributed to the freedom movement and made supreme sacrifices for national progress. He also quoted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had called Indira Gandhi 'Durga's incarnation' and 'Iron Lady'.

Patwari said her legacy would guide future generations, especially women and daughters. According to him, whenever women think about achieving something significant, Indira Gandhi's name will come to mind first.

Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad said Indira Gandhi gave her life for the unity and integrity of the country. He said her sacrifice would always be remembered in discussions about the unity of a nation as great as India.

Congress MP Prabha Mallikarjun reacted to a video by Israeli-American Rabbi Yossi Mizrachi, which was alleged to have mocked Hindu traditions. She said Ayurveda originated in India and is part of the country's faith and culture, and that derogatory comments about any culture should not be made.

Himachal Pradesh Congress President Vinay Kumar said cow urine is considered pure in Indian tradition, and the cow holds the status of a mother. He said it has several benefits and that holding such a view is wrong.

Finally, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput announced that more than 10 lakh people are expected to attend the INDIA bloc rally in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on November 1. He said there is a wave of enthusiasm across the country and public anger against those he accused of vote theft.