Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister of India (1966–77; 1980–84)
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Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian politician and stateswoman who served as the Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was India's first and, to date, only female prime minister, and a central figure in Indian politics as the leader of the Indian National Congress (INC). She was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, and the mother of Rajiv Gandhi, who succeeded her in office as the country's sixth prime minister. Gandhi's cumulative tenure of 15 years and 350 days makes her the second-longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father. Henry Kissinger described her as an "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her tough personality.
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Indira and Sanjay Gandhi died due to cow slaughter curse: BJP MP Anantkumar HegdeBJP MP Anantkumar Hegde sparks a controversy by claiming that Indira Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi were cursed with cow slaughter. He also connects the fate of Bhatkal's mosque to the destruction of Babri..IndiaTimes - Published | Salute their courage: PM Modi pays tribute to heroes of India's win over Pakistan in 1971 warOn Vijay Diwas, PM Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah paid tributes to the brave heroes of the 1971 war. The valour and dedication of the Indian Armed Forces in securing a decisive victory remain a..IndiaTimes - Published |
