Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary, November 19. In a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), he stated, “On her birth anniversary, tributes to Smt. Indira Gandhi, India’s former Prime Minister.” The acknowledgment highlights her pivotal role in shaping India’s political and social landscape.
Born in 1917, Indira Gandhi made history as India’s first female Prime Minister. Her tenure, spanning from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her tragic assassination in 1984, was marked by transformative reforms and controversies alike. Her leadership during the Green Revolution, the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and the controversial Emergency era remains central to India’s modern political narrative.
The tribute underscores her lasting legacy and the continued reflection on her impact on the nation’s development.
