Revanth pays tributes to Indira Gandhi

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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paying floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on her death anniversary. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on her death anniversary.

The Chief Minister joined All India Congress Committee (AICC) leaders Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal in paying homage to the former Prime Minister.

Earlier in a statement, Mr. Reddy paid rich tributes to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary, describing her as a courageous leader who worked for the unity, integrity and strength of the country and sacrificed her life for its cause.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paying tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on her death anniversary. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

The Chief Minister recalled Indira Gandhi’s declaration that every drop of her blood should serve to strengthen the nation. Her vision and policies aimed at public welfare continued to guide the country, he said.

Mr. Reddy said Indira Gandhi had demonstrated courage and was decisive even during the most challenging crises. She placed the country’s interests above her own political position and was prepared to risk her life to protect its unity and integrity, he added.

Recalling her contribution to the country’s economic and social transformation, the Chief Minister cited the nationalisation of banks, abolition of privy purses and implementation of the 20-Point Programme as some of her significant initiatives.

He said Indira Gandhi’s policies were aimed at ensuring that the benefits of development reached the poor and marginalised sections. Providing financial security to ordinary people and making the poor active participants in the country’s development were important features of her governance, he added.

Mr. Reddy said the Congress government in Telangana pursued welfare-oriented governance, social justice and the upliftment of the poor by following the principles espoused by Indira Gandhi.

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