The anniversary of Indira Gandhi’s birth: As India’s first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi is regarded as one of the most influential women in history. During her time in office, she made important choices and brought about significant changes to the nation. With a total tenure of 15 years and 350 days, Indira Gandhi—who was born on November 19, 1917—was a pivotal figure in Indian politics and the second longest-serving prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru.

After assuming power in 1966, Indira Gandhi guided the nation through a number of significant occasions, such as the Green Revolution, which altered the agricultural landscape of the nation, the India-Pakistan War in 1971, and the 1975 emergency. Despite all the challenges, Indira Gandhi’s leadership remains a tribute to bravery and the will to make tough choices for the sake of the country.

Insights From Indira Gandhi

“Strengthening the nation is more important than winning or losing the election.”

“I am not someone who should be coerced by anyone or any country.”

“My heroes were all those who battled for freedom.”

“People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.”

“I would be glad to have served my country, even if it meant my death. Every drop of my blood will strengthen and energize our country and aid in its development.

“I know that the violence will be in the assassins’ thoughts and actions, not in my death, if I die a violent death, as some people fear and some are planning.”

I once heard my grandpa say that there are two types of people: those who put in the effort and those who claim credit. Since there was less competition, he advised me to attempt to get into the first group

“Every step you take will inevitably cause something to be disturbed.”

“Believing, hoping, and striving are the goals of life.”

“Those who put in the effort and those who claim credit are two different types of individuals. There is less competition in the first group, so try to get into it.