Turning the Clock Back to 31 Oct 1984, The Day Indira Gandhi Died

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The ‘Iron Lady’, ‘Durga’, ‘Priyadarshini’ were among a few titles bestowed upon India’s Women Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. These titles in itself tell us the love and popularity she had gained during her magnificent career as a politician.

After 32 years of her death, yet again leaders from across the party lines will gather at her memorial ‘Shakti Sthal’ across the banks of Yamuna to pay her tribute. How did a lady adored and loved by so many people became the first Prime Minister of world’s largest democracy to be assassinated? The Quint recreates for you the circumstances that led to the assassination of Indira Gandhi on her 32nd death anniversary.

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