Indira Gandhi made history on January 19, 1966, becoming India's first woman Prime Minister after a closely contested election within the Congress Parliamentary Party. Defeating Morarji Desai in a four-hour drama, her victory marked a significant shift in party leadership battles and ushered in a new era for Indian politics. The nation celebrated this momentous personal and political triumph.
How India got its first woman PM this day in 1966
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