When was Indira Gandhi born and where did she grow up?
Indira Gandhi was born on the 19th of November 1917 in Allahabad, British India. She grew up in a family home called Anand Bhavan which became a political hub for the Congress party in 1930.
Questions about Indira Gandhi
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Indira Gandhi become Prime Minister of India after Lal Bahadur Shastri died?
Lal Bahadur Shastri appointed Indira Gandhi as Minister of Information and Broadcasting in 1965 before his sudden death in January 1966. After his death she defeated Morarji Desai to become Congress party leader despite expectations that political bosses would control her easily.
What major wars did Indira Gandhi lead during her time as Prime Minister?
India fought China along the Himalayan border in 1967 with 88 Indian soldiers killed while Chinese casualties reached 340 dead according to Indian Defense Ministry records. In December 1971 India went to war against Pakistan supporting Bengali rebels in East Pakistan ending on the 16th of December 1971 when Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora accepted surrender from A A K Niazi.
Why was the State of Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi in June 1975?
The Allahabad High Court declared Indira Gandhi's 1971 election void on the 12th of June 1975 due to electoral malpractice involving government resources for campaigning. President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed declared a State of Emergency on the 25th of June 1975 based on Article 352(1) after Gandhi rejected calls to resign despite being stripped of her parliamentary seat.
Who assassinated Indira Gandhi and what happened immediately after her death?
Two Sikh bodyguards named Satwant Singh and Beant Singh assassinated Gandhi on the 31st of October 1984 at 1 Safdarjung Road New Delhi. Her cremation took place near Raj Ghat on the 3rd of November 1984 at Shakti Sthal while anti-Sikh riots erupted immediately afterward killing more than three thousand Sikhs in New Delhi alone.