She was India's first and 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 …

Dec 26, 2025 · Indira Gandhi was a trailblazing leader and the first female prime minister of India, who left an enduring legacy through her political prowess and commitment to social justice.

Born on November 19, 1917, in Allahabad, India, Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the sole child of Kamala and Jawaharlal Nehru. As a member of the Indian National Congress, Nehru had been...

Indira Gandhi, who keeps company with Golda Meir, Gro Harlem Bruntland, Corazon Aquino, Benazir Bhutto , and Margaret Thatcher , led her nation for over two decades as prime …

Indira Gandhi was one of India's most notable and controversial political leaders. She wanted to take her country into the modern world and oversaw it becoming a nuclear power.

Indira Gandhi was elected as Congress President in 1959 in Bangalore, re-elected as Congress President in 1978 in New Delhi (1978-1984) and again in 1984 in Calcutta. The Green …

Jan 2, 2026 · Indira Gandhi split Congress in 1978, forming Congress (I) and became its president. Her new party quickly regained mass support, leading to a return as PM in 1980 …

May 5, 2025 · Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female Prime Minister, played a key role in modernizing India. Gandhi's decisions, like Operation Bluestar, sparked controversy and …

Mar 16, 2025 · Indira Gandhi remains a pivotal figure in Indian history, her life and career marked by both remarkable achievements and considerable controversy. This comprehensive …

Gandhi's assassination led to the 1984 Sikh genocide which was instigated by nationalist mobs and political figures from the Indian National Congress (INC), Indira Gandhi's party, who …