Modi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary

After having impressed the audiences with their stellar performances, Bollywood actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Juhi Chawla have been chosen to be honoured with prestigious Indira Gandhi Memorial Award 2015.

Dr. Singh recalled that former prime minister and BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee had addressed Indira Gandhi as “Durga” in the Parliament when he was the Leader of Opposition.

Well known actor Nawazuddin, who played the lead role in the film “Manjhi: The Mountain Man” is the only male selected in this year’s list, said Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam. The birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi is celebrated by felicitating leading personalities from different walks of life for their achievements, he added. No cash award or other benefits are carried by this honour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India, on her birth anniversary.

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2015 will be awarded to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, it was announced today.

The former Prime Minister asked the Youth Congress and the Seva Dal to work together in reaching out to people when the party will be facing several state elections followed by the Lok Sabha polls in 2019.