Prime Minister Modi pays tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

New Delhi, November 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary on Saturday.

"Tributes to our former PM Mrs Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary," PM Modi tweeted.

PM Modi also paid tribute to Lakshmi Bai, the Jhansi queen who fought British forces, on her birth anniversary on Saturday, saying her bravery and monumental contribution to the nation will never be forgotten.

"Remembering Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. Her courage and monumental contribution to our nation can never be forgotten. She is a source of inspiration for her steadfast opposition to colonial rule. Sharing glimpses from my visit to Jhansi on this day last year," PM Modi tweeted.

The prime minister also shared photos from his visit to Jhansi last year on this day to commemorate Lakshmi Bai's birth anniversary.

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Meanwhile, PM Modi announced earlier on Friday that he would speak at a campaign event in Valsad, Gujarat, on Saturday evening.

"In the evening tomorrow, 19th November, I will be in Valsad to address a campaign rally. All across Gujarat, there is tremendous support for @BJP4Gujarat. Due to our proven track record of development, the anti-Gujarat agenda of the opposition is being comprehensively rejected," PM Modi said in a tweet.