Rising intolerance has thrown Indira Gandhi’s idea of India into question, says Rahul Gandhi
On the occasion of her 33rd death anniversary, he said a view of Indianness that is one-sided, discriminatory and even warped was being thrust upon the country.
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the rising intolerance in the country has thrown the idea of India that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi fought for into question, ANI reported.
Gandhi, who was speaking at an event organised in New Delhi on the 33rd death anniversary of the former prime minister, said, “A view of Indianness that is one-sided, discriminatory, even warped is being thrust upon us and this country.”
Rahul Gandhi added that the country’s heritage is in the hands of those who are “bent on rewriting history, imposing falsehood and unscientific ideas” on the people. “Like her, we must all be unfazed and undaunted against the forces of darkness.”
Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her security guards on October 31, 1984. Earlier on Tuesday, various leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind, paid their tributes to her.
Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave: Indira Gandhi pic.twitter.com/kjlDwVslpW
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) October 31, 2017
Tributes to former PM Mrs. Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2017
Today is the Martyrdom Anniversary of the strongest lady India has ever seen, paying tribute to the Iron lady of India, Smt #IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/7EaCUOZsFl
— Oommen Chandy (@Oommen_Chandy) October 31, 2017
Smt #IndiraGandhi ji would always live in our hearts and inspire us to do our utmost for the Nation...#UnforgettableMemories pic.twitter.com/aXjdrx8qDk
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 31, 2017
My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit.#IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/M1IvipnVMg
— Youth Congress (@IYC) October 31, 2017
My tribute to Iron Lady #IndiraGandhi ji, the most powerful, respected and charismatic Prime Minister ever, on her 33rd death anniversary🙏 pic.twitter.com/WBx7HR7TUQ
— Kuldeep Bishnoi (@bishnoikuldeep) October 31, 2017
Remembering PM Smt. #IndiraGandhi today. A strong leader and a visionary who served the nation till her last breath.#CitizenMukherjee
— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) October 31, 2017
My tributes to the Iron Lady of India #IndiraGandhi on her death anniversary. She will continue to inspire generations with her perseverance & courage. pic.twitter.com/GkXvv7lqi6
— KJ George (@thekjgeorge) October 31, 2017
Remembering Smt. #IndiraGandhi, one of the most dynamic PMs of India. Her killing remains the most shameful betrayal in the Indian history. pic.twitter.com/pCBT24oCx4
— Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) October 31, 2017