Enjoy the best Indira Gandhi Quotes. Quotations by Indira Gandhi (Politician) Nov 19, 1917 - Oct 31, 1984
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.
You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.
“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
Indira Gandhi was India's first female Prime Minister, serving three consecutive terms from 1966-1977 and a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. Born into a prominent political family, she was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Indira Gandhi left an indelible mark on Indian politics through her strong leadership, centralization of power, and major economic and military achievements.
Gandhi first became Prime Minister in 1966 after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri. She won the 1967 general election and served until 1977. During this time, Gandhi held additional cabinet positions including Minister of Information and Broadcasting (1964-1966), Minister of Atomic Energy (1967-1977), Minister of External Affairs (1967-1969), Minister of Home Affairs (1970-1973), and Minister of Space (1972-1977).