Guwahati:Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday criticised the NDA government for trying to “ignore” the contribution of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.
In a series of posts on microblogging site Twitter, Gogoi accused the Narendra Modi government of “narrow-mindedness” and “partisan behaviour”.
“The attempt by the NDA Government to ignore the supreme sacrifice of former PM Indira Gandhi towards the nation is most unfortunate… By not observing the Rashtriya Sankalpa Divas, the NDA Government exposes itself to narrow-mindedness and partisan politics,” he tweeted.
In another tweet, Gogoi said, “Millions of grateful Indians will never forget her contributions to the nation and her greatest sacrifice for the sake of unity & integrity.” He said Gandhi would remain alive in the hearts and minds of the people forever. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as National Unity Day.
Meanwhile, Gogoi administered pledge to the officials and employees of the Assam Secretariat on the occasion of Rashtriya Sankalpa Divas and Rashtriya Ekta Divas.
Administering the pledge on the occasion, the Chief Minister stressed the need to oppose with strength all forms of terrorism and violence and to uphold and promote peace, social harmony and understanding among all people.
According to an official release, Gogoi also administered the solemn pledge to work for the country’s unity, integrity and security. Earlier, Gogoi paid floral tributes at the portraits of Gandhi and Patel, it added. (PTI)
