Indira Gandhi's close aide goes down memory lane
31 Oct 2009, 1745 Hrs

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Lucknow, Oct 31 On the 25th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, her close aide Dinesh Chandra Tiwari fondly remembered her and paid rich tribute.

Accompanying her to Rae Bareilly in 1977 elections, Tiwari had earned himself a nickname of 'Pilot', he also escorted Indira Gandhi's car during her visits in Uttar Pradesh from 1972 to 1984.

Since Indira Gandhi's assassination on October 31, 1984, Dinesh has started an organisation after her name, Indira Gandhi Manav Seva Sansthan to carry forward her ideals and ideologies.

"Whatever I asked from her (Indira), she gave it to me, but I never got an opportunity to repay her and she left us. Now, I have decided to serve her till my last breath. Let's see how long I live and do more for her," Tiwari said.

The 92-year-old also claimed to have received a formal thanksgiving letter from Indira herself.

"Being a close associate of Indira Gandhi, I followed her everywhere during the election campaigns. She won the elections nd returned to power. After escorting her to the Parliament, I asked for her permission to leave. My association came to an end hen she gave me the permission. I even got a thanksgiving letter from her as I had worked hard during the campaigns," Tiwari dded. (ANI)

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