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DMK working president M.K. Stalin addressed the grand valedictory celebrations of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's birth centenary held in Coimbatore on November 18, 2017. Paying reverent tributes to the iconic Iron Lady of India, Stalin recounted her decisive leadership during critical historical epochs, including the 1971 war and her nationalization of commercial banks to democratize financial access for common citizens. He emphasized that reflecting upon her steadfast courage was immensely pertinent in contemporary political times.

Stalin recalled the intricate yet principled political relationship shared between Indira Gandhi and DMK President M. Karunanidhi. He highlighted that despite moments of political divergence, both leaders maintained profound mutual respect and shared common ground in championing social welfare, national self-reliance, and progressive public policies. Their historic alliance during decisive national moments reinforced democratic stability and protected secular values against sectarian encroachment.

The DMK leader called upon progressive and secular forces to draw inspiration from historic leadership to counter modern threats to national cohesion. He stressed that unity among democratic parties was essential to defend India's pluralism and federal character. Stalin reaffirmed that the DMK will always stand shoulder to shoulder with secular allies in safeguarding constitutional democracy.