The merits of Indira Gandhi to the fatherland are enormous: the nationalization of banks, the construction of the first nuclear power plant, and the strengthening of ties with the USSR and other countries. An outstanding and vibrant politician forever remained in the memory of the Indian people.
Indira Gandhi was born in the family of famous politicians in India, Jawaharlal and Kamala Nehru 11/19/1917. The father and grandfather of the baby belonged to the elite of the Brahmins, were in the Indian National Congress. From childhood, the girl absorbed a love of freedom and independence. Being the only child in the family, Indira talked mainly with adults, participated in rallies and protests, and was constantly present when discussing the political situation in the country. Being the true heir to the Nehru dynasty, even playing with his peers, the future head of India organized public unions and delivered political speeches.
Personal life
Initially receiving high-quality home education, at 17, the girl managed to enter the People's University of India, but two years later she had to leave school. Her father was sent to prison, her mother fell ill with tuberculosis, and Indira accompanied her to Switzerland for treatment. The treatment did not bring results, and soon Kamala passed away. In Europe, the girl met her future husband Feroz Gandhi. The Nehru family did not approve of this connection, so the young people were in no hurry to return to their homeland. Indira entered the University of Oxford. After the outbreak of World War II, Indira and Feroz returned home. In India, the young people got married. Two boys with a difference of two years were born in the marriage. Following the independence of India, Jawaharlal Nehru was elected prime minister. Indira was his constant secretary and was fully committed to politics while her husband was engaged in children and family. In 1960, the husband passed away. Indira was very upset by the loss and for some time could not engage in politics. The following year, she first became a member of the INC committee, then, when her father died, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting in the Government of India.
