Remembering The Iron Lady Indira Gandhi On Her 101st Birth Anniversary
Nov 19, 2018, 10:53 IST
Indira Gandhi: November 19, 1917- October 31 1984. Today is the 101st birth anniversary of the only woman Prime Minister of India—Smt Indira Gandhi. Known as "The Iron Lady" of India, a title also owned by her British counterpart Margaret Thatcher, she has served three terms as the Prime Minister of India (1966) and re-elected in 1980 for the fourth term.
She was known for her revolutionary measures on the agricultural sector that led to India’s self-sufficiency in food grain production as well as for her success in the Pakistan war, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971. She was also voted out of office for her authoritarian policies and the 21-month state of emergency that proved to be detrimental both for her political image.
The move was seen as a violation of the constitutional rights of Indians. In 1980, however, she was re-elected to a fourth term. Following Operation Blue Star—a deadly confrontation at the Sikh Golden temple in Punjab's Amritsar, four years later, Gandhi was assassinated by two of her bodyguards on October 31, 1984.
Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary is observed as the National Integration Day every year on 19th of November all over India.
Today is also World Toilet Day, an official United Nations International observance day that is celebrated on November 19, 2017.
Sonia Gandhi and Rabhul Gandhi paid tributes To Indiraji to mark her anniversary at Delhi's Shakti Sthal. Here's a look
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Congress President @RahulGandhi pay tribute to former Prime Minister #IndiraGandhi at Delhi's Shakti Sthal, on her 101st birth anniversary — NDTV (@ndtv) November 19, 2018
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Check out the Tweets from various leaders paying tributes on Indira Gandhi's 101st birthday
Tributes to India's former Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2018
Her Grandson and INC party Chief Rahul Gandhi tweet on her birth anniversary
Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 19, 2018 My tributes to the former Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi, on her birth anniversary today. Nation remembers her vision and administrative skills. #IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/fqIr8Rtvdy — VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) November 19, 2018 #IAmCourage ! Happy birth Anniversary to the Finest and the most powerful woman world leader of 20th Century #IndiraGandhi ? pic.twitter.com/EXbpaNwjHG — Papiya Bose ? (@bose_papiya) November 19, 2018 Visionary, Caring, Dedicated, Majestic & Brave heart. Surely we needed her for more years. Remembering #IndiraGandhi on her Birthday. pic.twitter.com/1xGjNHt5ui — ️ ⚡ BajiRao बल्लाळ ⚡ (@Ind_Arya) November 18, 2018 Men will not know their true selves until and unless they allow women to develop their full potential.:- #IndiraGandhi#indiasindira pic.twitter.com/niEyqp1p0k — Priyadarshini (@Priyadarshini) November 19, 2018 This is India’s only woman Prime Minister #IronLady Mrs. Indira Gandhi on the issues of refugees in India back in 1971. Can Congress can asseverate with same conviction on deportation of Rohingyas today?#IndiraGandhi#MondayMotivationpic.twitter.com/GLkLKOZTbP — Geetika Swami (@SwamiGeetika) November 19, 2018 Perfect quote to pay respects to someone who declared the Emergency. Well-done, @INCIndia. #IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/6KYpdycE9G — Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) November 19, 2018 #PowerOfWomen ... — Satyajeet Tambe (@satyajeettambe) November 19, 2018 Paying tributes and homage to former PM Smt #IndiraGandhi ji on her birth anniversary. Her contribution towards nation building was immense. Her great love for the country and dedication towards welfare of people would always be an inspiration. pic.twitter.com/bUuAfnhYw5 — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 19, 2018 My humble tributes to the Iron Lady of India, #IndiraGandhi, on her 101st birth anniversary. — Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) November 19, 2018 Our tributes to India’s finest Prime minister #IndiraGandhi ji on her Birth Anniversary #IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/OkkeoGlabH — Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress (@GoaPMC) November 19, 2018 "There are two kinds of people - those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group there is less competition there". Her words have never been more relevant. — Ruchira Chaturvedi (@RuchiraC) November 19, 2018 Heartfelt tribute to #IndiraGandhi on her birth anniversary. — RG Next PM of INDIA (@RahulMyPM) November 19, 2018 ? Timeless Portrait ?#IndiraGandhi #PriyankaGandhiVadra @RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/M3vKqfuVq9 — Rajeev Jain (@gallerygrandeur) November 18, 2018 My humble tribute to one of the greatest woman of the century & former PM of India, Smt. #IndiraGandhi on her birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/uB8drRBAvw — DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) November 19, 2018
Indira Gandhi pic.twitter.com/1soJmsU93E
Tribute to #IndiraGandhi on her 101 th birthday anniversary today. pic.twitter.com/1YIJbxCWXJ
Not only was she the strongest PM India ever had, her kindness, dedication to eradicate poverty & love for her country is unmatched even today.#RememberingIndiraGandhi#IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/VZns28gBPT
Iron Lady #IndiraGandhi #IndiasIndira pic.twitter.com/XcvXorJxM6
We can not forget your sacrifices for the nation. You were a live example of women power. Miss you always Dadi Maa. ?#Indira100 #RemebringIndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/KwdHTb33UU
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