Bangladesh President Zillur Rehman on 25th july presented the country’s highest award the Swadhinata Sammanona to honour Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for her enormous contribution to the liberation of Bangladesh. UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia received the award on behalf of Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nearly 1,000 top dignitaries.
"By her (Indira Gandhi) political wisdom and vision, she influenced the course of history and the fate of generations," Rahman said while handing over the Swadhinata Sammanona.
"I recall with highest gratitude her strong support for the independence of Bangladesh... by honoring Srimati Indira Gandhi for her noble contribution for our freedom, we honor ourselves and revisit the epic of our war of liberation," he said
In her acceptance speech on behalf of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Congress President Sonia said that Indira Gandhi would have been overwhelmed by the Swadhinata Sammanona award being conferred upon her. Sonia Gandhi said that fearlessness and courage were synonymous with Indira Gandhi, and free Bangladesh was a victory for the people of this country while it was the finest hour for Indira Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi also reaffirmed India’s commitment to building the closest friendly relationship with Bangladesh. "The Swadhinata Sammanona honour is not hers (Indira Gandhi) alone, it's India's," Sonia said receiving the award.
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