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Born in Allahabad, India
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Born into the Nehru family, daughter of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Raised in a politically active environment during India’s independence movement. -
Studied at Shantiniketan (founded by Rabindranath Tagore) and later at Oxford University.
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Joined India’s independence struggle and was briefly imprisoned by the British .Joined the Congress Party’s Working Committee
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Actively participated in policymaking and governance.
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Gained experience in leading the ruling party at a national level.
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strengthened India’s public communication and media reach.
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After the sudden death of PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, she was chosen to lead India.
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Implemented policies that boosted agricultural production, making India self-sufficient in food.
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Made India a nuclear power, strengthening national security.
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Due to political unrest, she imposed Emergency Rule, leading to a period of strict governance and loss of democratic freedoms.
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Re-elected as Prime Minister. After public dissatisfaction with the Emergency, she lost power but remained politically active.
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Won the elections and focused on economic and military growth
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Ordered military action in the Golden Temple to control Sikh militancy, leading to tensions. Killed by her Sikh bodyguards in response to Operation Blue Star, sparking national mourning.