About the Book: Indira Gandhi And The Years That Transformed India
Indira Gandhis ascent as prime minister of India in 1966 was entirely
unforeseen. But she soon emerged as one of the most powerful political leaders
of her times, who transformed the worlds largest democracy. She served as prime
minister for a remarkable fifteen years, leaving behind a complex and deeply
controversial legacy. In this fascinating account, Srinath Raghavan tells the
story of Indira Gandhis political career and the momentous changes that India
experienced under her leadership. From her tentative start in high office to her
remarkable electoral victories, the dark days of the Emergency of