Indira Gandhi Tryst With Power - Summary
Indira Gandhi’s journey in politics shows her unique way of using power that was quite different from others. In this insightful PDF download, Nayantara Sahgal brilliantly explains how Indira’s personality and temperament led her to adopt authoritarian ways. Her leadership was a significant departure from the democratic values held by her family and Indian politics as a whole.
Transformative Changes in India’s Political Landscape
During Indira Gandhi’s time as Prime Minister, India saw major changes in its political scene. The Emergency from 1975 to 1977 was a crucial moment that marked the rise of her son Sanjay as her intended successor. Following Sanjay’s tragic death, her elder son Rajiv entered politics and quickly emerged as a prominent figure, reflecting Indira’s deep belief in her family’s right to lead.
Understanding Indira Gandhi’s Leadership
Nayantara Sahgal combines her personal connection as a cousin with exceptional access to letters between Nehru and her mother, Vijaylakshmi Pandit. This gives us a unique and deep psychological and political view of Indira from a close family perspective.
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