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Indira Gandhi
Born :November 19, 1917.
Full Name: Indira Priyadarshini Gandh -
Minister of Information & Broadcasting
(1964-1966) Promoted the expansion of television and radio.
Encouraged cultural development and communication. -
Prime Minister of India
First and only female Prime Minister of India.
Led India to victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, resulting in the creation of Bangladesh.
Launched the Green Revolution, improving India’s food security.
Implemented the Emergency (1975-1977) with strict political control.
Introduced bank nationalization and the abolition of the privy purse. -
Impact on Society & Women’s Leadership
Broke gender barriers as India’s first female Prime Minister.
Strengthened India’s position globally and empowered women in politics.
Advocated for economic reforms, social justice, and self-reliance.
Inspired future women leaders in India and beyond -
Died
Assassination (October 31, 1984) Killed by her bodyguards in response to Operation Blue Star (1984)