Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female Prime Minister, was a woman of unmatched courage, vision, and resilience. Born on 19th November 1917 in Allahabad to Jawaharlal Nehru, she grew up in a politically charged environment, witnessing India's freedom struggle from the front lines. She inherited not just her father’s legacy but also his sense of duty towards the nation.
Indira Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1966, and her leadership defined a critical period in Indian history. From the Green Revolution that made India self-sufficient in food production, to the 1971 war with Pakistan that led to the creation of Bangladesh, she proved her mettle in both domestic and international affairs. Her bold decisions like nationalizing banks, conducting the Pokhran nuclear test, and declaring the Emergency in 1975 remain subjects of debate and analysis even today.
Feared by her enemies and revered by her supporters, she was known as the "Iron Lady of India" for her fearless and authoritative leadership. She was tragically assassinated in 1984, but her legacy continues to influence Indian politics and women leadership even today.
👉 Dive deep into this powerful journey of Indira Gandhi—a woman who led the world's largest democracy with fire in her heart and steel in her spine.
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