Indira Gandhi - A Lifestory
A Visionary Leader Who Shaped Modern India.
Indira Gandhi (born on November 19, 1917) was India's first and only female Prime Minister, serving two terms (1966–1977 and 1980–1984). The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, she played a key role in shaping modern India. Her tenure saw major events like the Green Revolution, which improved India's food security, and the nationalization of banks to support economic development. However, her declaration of the Emergency from 1975 to 1977, during which civil liberties were suspended, drew widespread criticism. Gandhi's decision to authorize Operation Blue Star in 1984 led to her assassination by her Sikh bodyguards. While authoritarianism and economic progress marked her leadership, she remains a significant figure in Indian political history.
