{"id":274081,"date":"2025-11-20T00:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/?p=274081"},"modified":"2025-11-20T00:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T18:51:08","slug":"apcc-chief-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-indira-gandhis-ideals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltimes.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/apcc-chief-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-indira-gandhis-ideals\/","title":{"rendered":"APCC chief calls for renewed commitment to Indira Gandhi&#8217;s ideals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ITANAGAR, 19 Nov:<\/strong> Recalling Indira Gandhi as an enduring symbol of courage, vision, and nation-building, Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bosiram Siram on Wednesday urged citizens, especially the youth, to draw inspiration from the former prime minister&#8217;s legacy and reaffirm their commitment to secularism, social justice, and national unity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Paying homage to Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here, Siram said Indira Gandhi&#8217;s leadership during the country&#8217;s most challenging phases continues to guide India&#8217;s democratic journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He said that her contributions in safeguarding national integrity, promoting self-reliance, strengthening India&#8217;s global stature, and defending the rights of the marginalised remain benchmarks in governance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Siram highlighted Gandhi&#8217;s transformative reforms, including the Green Revolution, nationalisation of major banks, empowerment of the poor, and efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, which together reshaped India&#8217;s socio-economic landscape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Her firm response to external aggression and internal turmoil, he said, reflected her unwavering resolve and deep commitment to the nation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;As we commemorate her birth anniversary, we must reaffirm our dedication to the values she cherished, secularism, social justice, inclusive development, national unity, and fearless leadership,&#8221; Siram said, adding that her life underscored the need for courage, compassion, and steadfast service in true nation-building.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The state Congress chief further remarked that in the current political climate, where divisive narratives threaten the country&#8217;s social fabric, Indira Gandhi&#8217;s teachings hold greater relevance than ever.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He appealed to the people of the state to uphold her ideals and work toward a harmonious and progressive India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the occasion, the APCC reiterated its commitment to preserving and promoting Indira Gandhi&#8217;s vision and pledged to continue advocating for democratic values, people-centric governance, and balanced development across the state. 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