Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader and Telangana government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir on Tuesday led the unveiling of the Indira Gandhi statue at Indira Chowk near the railway station in Kamareddy town.
The ceremony was attended by district in-charge minister D. Seethakka, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud and Zaheerabad MP Suresh Kumar Shetkar. In addition, party leaders and workers gathered in large numbers and paid floral tributes to the former Prime Minister.
Addressing the gathering, Shabbir Ali recalled Indira Gandhi’s close association with Kamareddy. He described the town as a long-standing Congress stronghold. He said the unveiling of the Indira Gandhi statue was a moment of pride for the people of the region. Moreover, he praised her as a bold and visionary leader who always stood by the poor.
Shabbir Ali highlighted landmark decisions such as bank nationalisation and the ‘Garibi Hatao’ campaign. He said these measures brought lasting change to the lives of the underprivileged. At the same time, he reaffirmed the Congress party’s commitment to Kamareddy’s development. He assured that the welfare benefits of ‘Indiramma Rajyam’ would reach every household. Therefore, he urged party workers to function with discipline and unity to realise her vision.
Leaders recall Indira Gandhi’s legacy and welfare vision
Minister Seethakka described Indira Gandhi as a symbol of courage and women’s empowerment. She said India’s first woman Prime Minister upheld the dignity of women and inspired generations. Further, she stated that the present Telangana government was moving towards ‘Indiramma Rajyam’. She cited schemes such as Indiramma Illu, which provides housing for the poor.
TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said Indira Gandhi’s sacrifice for national unity continued to guide the Congress party. He noted that her 20-point programme laid the foundation for several present-day welfare initiatives. Consequently, he expressed hope that the Indira Gandhi statue in Kamareddy would inspire workers and strengthen the party at the grassroots.
Zaheerabad MP Suresh Kumar Shetkar described Indira Gandhi as more than a political leader. He called her a powerful force behind India’s food security and self-reliance. He said her welfare policies left a deep imprint across villages in the Zaheerabad parliamentary constituency. Finally, he pledged to continue public service in line with her ideals.
