Indira Gandhi


 Indra Gandhi was the first woman prime minister of India. She was the daughter of the first prime minister of India, pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. She was born on 19th November 1917. She was a great leader. She led the nation to the path of progress.

Her childhood name was Indira Priyadarshini. She was born in Anand Bhawan. At that time Anand Bhawan was the centre of political activity. She received education both in India and Europe. She was very active from her early childhood. She took part in the freedom struggle of India. She was put to jail in 1942 during the Quit India Movement.

Indira Gandhi worked for Hindu Muslim unity. She solved many problems at home and abroad. She nationalised banks in India. Bangladesh was created during her time. She defeated Pakistan in 1971 war. She was a courageous leader. She was a great patriot. She improved the image of India in the world.

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