Indira Gandhi

After a decisive vitctory over Pakistan in 1971 war and creation of a new state over the Globe—Bangladesh—both the countries agreed to maintain peace in the region.On July 2, 1972 an agreement reached between President Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India said:The Government of India and the Government of […]

“We record our homage and deep admiration for the Womanhood of India who in the hour of peril for the motherland forsook the shelter of their homes and with unfailing courage and endurance stood shoulder to shoulder with their menfolk, in the frontline of India’s national army to share with them the sacrifices and triumphs

Born on November 19, 1917 in an illustrious family, Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Being academically inclined, she studied at Ecole Nouvelle, Bex (Switzerland), Ecole Internationale, Geneva, Pupils’ Own School, Poona and Bombay, Badminton School, Bristol, Vishwa Bharati, Shantiniketan and Somerville College, Oxford.She was conferred Honorary doctoral degree by a host

Indian history has been witness to only one female Prime Minister—Indira Gandhi. She was the third Prime Minister of India and the daughter of the first—Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru. Her charm, intelligence and charisma made her a powerful statesperson, much loved and admired by her people.A Politically Charged ChildhoodBorn on 19th November 1917, in Allahabad, she

Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister of India in 1947. He was one of the great Indian leaders genuine in his words, genuine in his feelings, genuine in his expressions and he was in the forefront of all activities concerned with the freedom for his country.Nehru sacrificed his own comforts to free his motherland from

1917, November 19 Date of birth1930 Founded the Bal Charkha Sangh and was part of the Vanar Sena—children’s organization which ran messages to help the Freedom Movement during the non-cooperative movement. Goes to study in England and joins Somerville College in Oxford.1938 Joins the Indian National Congress1942 Marries Feroze Gandhi. The couple is soon imprisoned

Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917 and was the only child of Jawaharlal and Kamla Nehru. The active participation of both her parents in India’s independence struggle from the British, Indira was drawn to politics at an early age. It was as if politics and politicians always surrounded her.By the time she was

Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) was the only child of Kamla and Jawaharlal Nehru. She spent part of her childhood in Allahabad, where the Nehrus had their family residence, and part in Switzerland.She received her college education at Somerville College, Oxford. After India’s attainment of independence, and the ascendancy of Jawaharlal Nehru, to the office of the

The only child of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira was raised in a home that was at the centre of India’s nationalist movement during its most tumultuous period. Her grandfather Motilal Nehru was also a freedom fighter; her father occupied centre stage within the Congress Party for two decades before independence in 1947; and her mother, although

Indira Gandhi (November 19, 1917-October 31, 1984) was Prime Minister of India from January 19, 1966 to March 24, 1977, and from January 14, 1980 until her assassination in 1984.She was the only child of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.A brilliant political strategist and thinker, Indira also possessed an extraordinary desire for

All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake. Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one. Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood will contribute to the

Nehru’s long tenure in office gave continuity and cohesion to India’s domestic and foreign policies, but as his health deteriorated, concerns over who might inherit his mantle or what might befall India after he left office frequently surfaced in political circles.After his death, the Congress chose Lal Bahadur Shastri as prime minister in June 1964.

Everyone who has a little knowledge of our freedom struggle have heard the name of Anand Bhawan. This is the same Anand Bhawan where Pt. Motilal Nehru lived with his family. He was an eminent lawyer of Allahabad High Court. The name of his wife was Swarup Rani. Swarup Rani was a kind hearted lady