CHANDIGARH, October 31: Glowing tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Ms Indira Gandhi on her 27th death anniversary here today. The main function was held at the Punjab Pradesh Congress office here today where the party leaders recalled her great sacrifice. Today’s function was presided over by the AICC secretary for Punjab Dr (Miss) Vijay Laxmi Sadho.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sadho recalled the great sacrifice of Ms Gandhi for safeguarding the unity and integrity of the country. She pointed out, not only did she lay down her life but she set a great example of sacrifice for others. She said, Ms Gandhi’s contribution to the nation will always be remembered by the people.
She called upon the party workers to follow the path set by Ms Gandhi. Moreover, she said, she will always be an inspiration for the people of the country. She said, the late Prime Minister had always kept country above everything.
In his message on the occasion, the PCC President Capt Amarinder, said that the country will always remember Ms Gandhi for her immense contribution to the nation. Not only did she lay down her life for the country, but she also worked for the inclusive growth and ensured that poor and the under-privileged got the benefits of the progress.
The leaders and workers earlier paid floral tributes to the late leader and also observed two minutes silence in her memory.
Prominent among those present on the occasion included Jugal Kishore Sharma, President DCC Amritsar Urban, Surinder Gupta, President DCC Faridkot, Rajinder Singh Rana, President DCC Mohali, Rajinder Kaur, Member AICC, Mukesh Dhariwal, Chief Organizer Mahila Congress Seva Dal and others.