Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to two women who inspired the whole nation by their personality. Its Great queen and worrier and queen of Jhansi Rani LaxmiBai and former  former prime minister Indira Gandhi on their birth anniversaries.

PM Modi took to Twitter and paid tribute to Indira Gandhi. He wrote “Tributes to India’s former Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary.

Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917 in Allahabad.She was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India.She served as Prime Minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

In another tweet, Modi said Rani Lakshmibai is a source of inspiration for every Indian. His Tweet reads “Her fortitude in the face of adversity and steadfast opposition to colonialism will never be forgotten. It is due to greats like her that India won freedom,”

Rani Lakshmibai was born on this day in 1828 in Varanasi as Manikarnika Tambe, according to various internet sites.

Rani Lakshmibai was born on this day in 1828 in Varanasi as Manikarnika Tambe. She is known for her contribution in 1857 revolt against British rule.