27 October,2023 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indira Gandhi. File Pic
Indira Gandhi death anniversary: October 31 marks former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's death anniversary. Daughter of the nation's very first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi was one of the longest serving Prime Minister of the country with a reign of around 15 years.
Indira Gandhi served as the first and only woman Indian Prime Minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in 1984. The only child of former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, Indira Gandhi started her political career after her father's demise in 1964. She brought in several reforms like the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, the nationalisation of banks and much more. She was assassinated on 31 October 1984 by two of her security guards in retaliation for Operation Blue Star.
Known for her remarkable speeches and strong views on various social and political issues, Indira Gandhi often took the crowd by storm with her extraordinary presence. Outspoken, yet humble, she had much to contribute to the nation.
On Indira Gandhi's death anniversary, here are 10 powerful quotes by the first woman prime minister of India:
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"All the people who fought for freedom were my heroes. I mean, that was the sort of story I liked reading about freedom struggles and so on."
"This is why we feel that democracy is important: because democracy allows you to have small explosions and therefore avoid the bigger explosions."
"Even if I died in the service of the nation, I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation and make it strong and dynamic."
"People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights."
"Winning or losing of the election is less important than strengthening the country."
"Have a bias toward action - let's see something happen now. You can break that big plan into small steps and take the first step right away."
"I am not a person to be pressured - by anybody or any nation."
"All the people who fought for freedom were my heroes. I mean, that was the sort of story I liked reading freedom struggles and so on."
"The power to question is the basis of all human progress."
"Martyrdom does not end something, it is only a beginning."
