Ranchi: Tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during a commemorative programme held in Chutia, Ranchi, on Saturday. The event marked the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi and the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, with Congress leader Rajesh Sinha Sunny highlighting their contributions to the nation. Rajesh Sinha Sunny, a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and former national secretary of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC), paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi by garlanding her portrait and also remembered Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary.
Those present at the programme offered flowers to the portraits of both leaders and recalled their lives, struggles, sacrifices, courage and dedication to the country. They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India’s unity, integrity and democratic values.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Sinha Sunny said Indira Gandhi’s life would always remain a symbol of public service, determination, courage and unwavering commitment to the nation. He said her leadership and historic decisions had secured her an important place in Indian politics, while her contribution to preserving the country’s unity and integrity would always be remembered. Her life and legacy, he added, would continue to inspire future generations to serve the nation.
He said Indira Gandhi had faced numerous challenges during her political career and played an important role in India’s development and in strengthening the country’s standing internationally. Her life demonstrated the importance of carrying out one’s responsibilities with courage, determination and dedication to the nation, even in difficult circumstances.
Sinha said Indira Gandhi would always be remembered not only as India’s first woman Prime Minister but also for her firm leadership and historic decisions. Her ideals and commitment to the country continue to inspire Congress workers and young people to follow the path of public service.
Paying tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Sinha described him as an outstanding example of national unity, strong determination and dedication to the country. He highlighted Patel’s historic role in integrating the princely states after Independence, saying his contribution helped build a strong and united India. Patel earned the title of Iron Man because of his courage, foresight and commitment to the nation. His birth anniversary, Sinha said, serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving national unity, integrity and social harmony.
He further said that remembering the lives, struggles and contributions of Indira Gandhi and Sardar Patel was particularly important in the present times. Both leaders had played significant roles in strengthening the country in their own ways. Their ideals should inspire people to promote brotherhood, mutual respect and national unity in society.
Sinha added that protecting the country’s unity, integrity, social harmony and democratic values was a collective responsibility. He said the best tribute to these great leaders would be to follow their ideals, work for the welfare of society and remain ready to help those in need.
During the programme, attendees paid floral tributes and recalled the contributions of both leaders to nation-building. They also pledged to follow their ideals and work towards strengthening national unity, integrity and social harmony.
Former councillor Vijay Tirkey, Krishna Sahay, Satish Pandey, Sanjeev Mahto, Vijay Baraik, Bhola Kesari, Umesh Pandey, Bablu Nayak, Arvind Munda, Monu Munda, Rajiv Choubey, Krishna Sahu, Vijay Sahu, Ganesh Ghosh and several other prominent people attended the programme.
The event concluded in an atmosphere of respect, remembrance and patriotism. Those present pledged to continue working towards national unity, social harmony and the values of public service.
The courage, sacrifice and dedication of Indira Gandhi, along with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s determination and message of national unity, remain an enduring part of India’s history. Their ideals will continue to inspire citizens to work in the interests of the nation.
