Indira Gandhi: A Leader Loved by the Masses and Revered by the Country

 Indira Gandhi is one of the best Prime Ministers, India has seen and first woman prime minister of the country. Her coming to power and forming the government while being one of the most popular leaders is known by everyone. Her life inspires many more to be brave and courageous in the face of challenges and never be intimidated by anyone. She took the leadership of the congress and showed them that she can lead and be a Prime Minister who is loved and respected by the people as well as be an effective leader who is not scared to make the tough decisions. 

 

There are numerous letters by Indira Gandhi, which show her fearless nature as well as her caring side which shows she was able to manage the best of both worlds. The letters by Jawaharlal Nehru to Indira Gandhi provide knowledge about her life and insight about the Indira Gandhi during her first term as Prime Minister took decisive action on matters which were present for a long time but sufficient action had not been taken on them. She took it upon herself to make sure that the financial stability of the country is restored. She took the massive decision of devaluating the Indian currency, ending privy purses, nationalization of banks, and formed the 10 point program. 

When the JP movement was trying to undermine her power she stayed strong and showed that she is a capable leader. One of her major achievements was the Bangladesh liberation war where General Sam Manekshaw who was appointed by her worked brilliantly to not only help Bangladesh get freedom but to show the world that India was not weak anymore. The decision to not attack first and wait for the war to start in December helped India to secure the win. The letters by Indira Gandhi to the generals show her brilliant planning and leadership skills. Despite facing severe competition from her party in the form of a syndicate, she remained undeterred. When she saw scheming in the congress against her she made her party and in the future her party became dominant. Her call to vote for conscience made several legislators join her side and support her. She was a brilliant leader but most importantly she was a peoples’ person. she interacted with the Indian masses and they also had a lot of respect for her.

We learn a lot from the life of Indira Gandhi. The way she led the country in times of conflict is admirable. She took the financial reigns of the country and led it towards financial stability. She steered the country in the right direction. Her life is inspirational to many. The letters by Jawaharlal Nehru to Indira Gandhi contains a lot of insight that should be read by people. They are present in online archives. They provide a great deal of insight into the life of one of our greatest leaders of modern time.



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