Proud of Dadi, tweets Rahul Gandhi; Leaders pays tribute to late PM Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

NEW DELHI: The nation remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. The first and the only woman Prime Minister of India, Indira was assassinated at her New Delhi residence on October 31, 1984.

“Tributes to our former Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary,” tweeted Prime Minister Modi.

Tributes to our former Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2018

Several Congress leaders took to social media to pay tributes.

"Remembering Dadi today with a deep sense of happiness. She taught me so much and gave me unending love. She gave so much of herself to her people. I am very proud of her,” tweeted Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

Remembering Dadi today with a deep sense of happiness. She taught me so much and gave me unending love. She gave so much of herself to her people. I am very proud of her. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 31, 2018

Rahul along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paid floral tributes at Shakti Sthal, Indira Gandhi's samadhi.

“Today we honour the Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India and one of the strongest leaders our country has seen. Through her premiership, our nation saw great victory, incredible development & most importantly upliftment of all sections of society,” tweeted Congress' official handle.

Today we honour the Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India & one of the strongest leaders our country has seen. Through her premiership, our nation saw great victory, incredible development & most importantly upliftment of all sections of society. pic.twitter.com/LwM3Se3305 — Congress (@INCIndia) October 31, 2018

“On 31 st October 1984 34 years ago Indira Gandhi martyred herself on the alter of National Unity & integrity of India.The Iron Lady who changed the map of South Asia in 1971 was dignity, courage & grit personified. My salute to her on the day of her martyrdom #ShaheedIndiraGandhi,” wrote Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari.

On 31 st October 1984 34 years ago Indira Gandhi martyred herself on the alter of National Unity & integrity of India.The Iron Lady who changed the map of South Asia in 1971 was dignity, courage & grit personified. My salute to her on the day of her martyrdom #ShaheedIndiraGandhi — Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) October 31, 2018

“'The power to question is the basis of all human progress' Remembering the words of wisdom of India’s first and till date only female PM, the Iron Lady #IndiraGandhi ji on the anniversary of her demise. My tributes to her eternal soul,” tweeted Congress leader Sachin Pilot.

“The power to question is the basis of all human progress”

Remembering the words of wisdom of India’s first and till date only female PM, the Iron Lady #IndiraGandhi ji on the anniversary of her demise. My tributes to her eternal soul. — Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) October 31, 2018

Indira Gandhi was shot dead by two of her bodyguards on October 31, 1984.