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Birth & Early Life
Event: Birth of Indira Gandhi Description: Born on November 19, 1917, in Allahabad, India, to Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru. She grew up in a politically active family, witnessing the Indian freedom movement. -
India’s Independence & Political Entry
Event: Entering politics Description: After India's independence, she assisted her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. She became more involved in national politics. -
Becoming India’s First Female Prime Minister
Event: Indira Gandhi becomes Prime Minister Description: Following the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, she was elected as India’s first female Prime Minister. -
Victory in Bangladesh Liberation War
Event: Leading India in war Description: Under her leadership, India helped East Pakistan gain independence, leading to the creation of Bangladesh after defeating Pakistan. -
The Emergency Declaration
Event: Declaring a state of emergency Description: Indira Gandhi imposed a state of emergency, suspending civil liberties and jailing opposition leaders, leading to political unrest. -
Election Defeat
Event: Losing the elections Description: Due to backlash from the emergency period, Indira lost the elections, marking a temporary end to her leadership. -
Political Comeback
Event: Reelected as Prime Minister Description: Indira returned to power after winning the 1980 elections, reaffirming her influence in Indian politics. -
Operation Blue Star & Assassination
Event: Assassination of Indira Gandhi Description: After ordering Operation Blue Star to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple, she was assassinated on October 31, 1984, by her Sikhbodyguards.