PICS: ‘Proud’ Rahul Gandhi Remembers 'Dadi' Indira Gandhi's ‘Unending Love’ On Her Death Anniversary

On October 31, 1984, two of Indira Gandhi's bodyguards -- Satwant Singh and Beant Singh -- gunned her down at her 1, Safdarjung Road residence here. (Image: Youtube Grab/ Photo Credit: Raghu Rai)

"Today we honour... the first female Prime Minister of India and one of the strongest leaders our country has seen," the Congress party said.

On Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid his tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi.

NEW DELHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday paid tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.

On twitter, Rahul wrote, “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.”

"Through her premiership, our nation saw great victory, incredible development and most importantly upliftment of all sections of society," the party tweeted. (AFP PHOTO/File)