Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Indira Gandhi and Rani Lakshmibai on their birth anniversary.

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. Along with this, he also remembered Rani Laxmibai on her birth anniversary and paid tribute to her. Posting on the social media platform 'X', the PM said, “Tributes to our former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.” In another post, he said, “Tributes to the fearless Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, a true embodiment of courage and patriotism, on her birth anniversary.” “His bravery and efforts in the fight for freedom will continue to inspire future generations.”

Indira Gandhi, the first and only female Prime Minister of India, was born on 19 November 1917. Indira was the Prime Minister of the country from 1966 to 1977 and then from 1980 to 31 October 1984. Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October 1984. She was the only child of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

Morarji Desai used to say dumb doll

Indira Gandhi is a name in Indian politics, whose personality and work has always been in discussion. As the country's first and only woman Prime Minister, she took many such decisions due to which Indira, who was called a “dumb doll” by Morarji Desai, emerged as the 'Iron Lady'. Born to Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamla Nehru on November 19, 1917, the girl was named Indira by her grandfather Motilal Nehru. Seeing her beautiful and attractive looks, her father also added Priyadarshini to her name.

Tributes to our former Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2024

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Became Prime Minister of the country a total of four times

Indira Gandhi, known as 'Iron Lady' due to her tough decisions, took over the reins of the country for 3 consecutive times and a total of 4 times. However, some of Indira's decisions remained controversial during her tenure. As Prime Minister, the emergency imposed in the country on his recommendation is counted among the most controversial decisions, due to which he had to lose his power. Another such controversial decision also became the cause of his death. His controversial decision of military action in the Golden Temple of Amritsar in June 1984 is known as Operation Blue Star. After Operation Blue Star, he was murdered by his own Sikh bodyguards.

Tributes to the fearless Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, a true embodiment of courage and patriotism, on her Jayanti. Her bravery and efforts in the fight for freedom continues to inspire generations. Her leadership during times of adversity showed what true determination is.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2024

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Even the British were surprised by Lakshmibai's bravery.

On this day, the birth anniversary of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi is also celebrated. Lakshmibai played an important role in the revolution of 1857 against the then British rule. The Revolution of 1857 is also known as India's first war of independence. The British were constantly trying to take over his kingdom. Protesting against this, Lakshmibai gave up her life fighting bravely against the British, but she never bowed down before them. Upon his death, Huroz said, “There lies a woman sleeping here who was the only man among the rebels.” Recalling her bravery, the PM said that Rani Lakshmibai's leadership in adverse circumstances showed what true determination means.

(with agency input)