Remembering Indira Gandhi 2023: Former PM's rare and unseen photos

Updated on: 15 November,2023 01:12 PM IST | Mumbai
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Remembering Indira Gandhi 2023: The former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, was born on November 19, 1917

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The former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, was born on November 19, 1917. Born into a politically influential Indian family, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi played a significant role in shaping the future of India.

She is the first female Prime Minister of India. Her leadership qualities have made her a prominent figure in India.

Indira Gandhi was also known as the 'Iron Lady of India.' On October 31, 1984, the Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, met her untimely demise, as a victim of assassination by two of her Sikh bodyguards.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, let us explore a few rare photographs showcasing India's first and only female Prime Minister.

This picture, taken March 21, 1977, shows Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with her two sons, Rajiv (L) and Sanjay, in New Delhi

Picture taken on February 21, 1975, at New Delhi showing Prince Charles of Wales with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (C), is flanked by President of India Giani Zail Singh (L) and Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi (R), on November 30, 1982, in New Delhi during his official visit to India

Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (C) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi June 28, 1972, in Shimla

A large crowd attends the cremation ceremony of the slain Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on November 03, 1984, in Shanti-Van

This 1975 file photograph shows Iraqi President Saddam Hussein (R) meeting with Indira Gandhi of India in Baghdad. Ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging early Saturday morning, December 30, 2006, state-run Iraqiya television reported