Tue Nov 19 06:50:23 UTC 2024: ## Congress Leader Hails Indira Gandhi’s Environmental Legacy Amidst Concerns of Current Assault
**New Delhi, November 19, 2024** – Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today lauded former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary, highlighting her significant contributions to environmental protection and the establishment of key environmental laws and institutions. Mr. Ramesh expressed concern that these very institutions are currently under systematic attack.
Ramesh praised Gandhi’s tireless work ethic and her commitment to Indian science and technology, particularly in agriculture, space, atomic energy, and defense. He credited her leadership with the development of successful public sector enterprises.
Focusing on Gandhi’s environmental legacy, Ramesh noted her commitment to ecological balance alongside economic growth. He contrasted this with the current situation, stating that India’s capital is suffering from severe air pollution, and that the environmental safeguards established during Gandhi’s time are facing systematic challenges. The statement serves as a pointed critique of the current government’s environmental policies.
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