Indira Gandhi in Pictures: Photo Tributes on the Anniversary of Her Birth

If Indira Gandhi were still alive, she would have turned 102 today. Born in 1917 in Allahabad, she held the post of Prime Minister twice - once between 1966 to 1977, and then again between 1980 to 1984. 

Her time at the helm was fraught with controversy, human rights abuses, violence, and communal marginalisation. And yet, she was an incredibly strong leader, known for bringing India to the forefront of foreign policy discussions across the world, liberating Bangladesh in the India Pakistan war of 1971, and more.

For some, she is also remembered as the force behind the darkest days India has faced. 

On the anniversary of her birth, people have posted fond memories of her and tributes to her leadership on Twitter, which gave us a look into some rarely seen images of the woman India termed The Iron Lady.

Rare pic of #IndiraGandhi with her Mother #Indiaisindira pic.twitter.com/qHKYVxoeLR

— Selvin Thomas (@_heartindia) November 19, 2019

#Priyadarshani, a name given to #IndiraGandhi by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore during her Shantineketan days.
Remembering Indira Priyadarshani Gandhi on her 102nd birth Anniversary. pic.twitter.com/DdLvE6G1PL

— Priyadarshini (@Priyadarshini) November 19, 2019

#IndiraGandhi #rememberingIndiraGandhi on her birth anniversary pic.twitter.com/MO4BiHEljK

— mandir wahin banega (@ExSecular) November 19, 2019 

A humble tributes to the Iron Lady of India, #IndiraGandhi ji on her birth anniversary. Her unflinching courage & service to the nation will remain etched in every Indian's mind. A visionary & a patriot, her efforts to build a strong India will always be remembered????... pic.twitter.com/YVqSRETk2L

— Kuldeep Bishnoi (@bishnoikuldeep) November 19, 2019

PM #IndiraGandhi set up the Environment Ministry. She was the first PM to give serious thought to the concept of environmental education & awareness. She spoke about green issues & environment in the 1970s when it was not a fashionable subject. pic.twitter.com/cd5LQjLYyf

— Know Legacy of All India Mahila Congress (@AIMCHistory) November 19, 2019

“Education is a liberating force, and in our age it is also a democratizing force, cutting across the barriers of caste and class, smoothing out inequalities imposed by birth and other circumstances.” - #IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/vM2qsqvYB7

— Ashok Swain (@ashoswai) November 18, 2019

This is probably the only picture of Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru and #IndiraGandhi together. pic.twitter.com/q0btvDztT8

— Anuj Dhar (@anujdhar) November 19, 2019

Remembering former Prime Minister of India Smt. #IndiraGandhi Ji on her birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/NvFRUVGUMW

— Dhirendra Singh (@DhirendraGBN) November 18, 2019

#IndiraGandhi with @priyankagandhi

The Iron Lady in lighter mood! pic.twitter.com/PXtnzhpxHD

— Raksha Ramaiah ???????? (@RakshaRamaiah) November 17, 2019 

Smt Indira Gandhi was a very tough lady and her personality described her well #IndiasIndira #IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/XYwHEfPHdq

— Vinay Kumar Dokania | विनय कुमार डोकानिया (@VinayDokania) November 19, 2019 

Remembering the great leaders of the nation. Our humble tribute ????#RajivGandhi#IndiraGandhi pic.twitter.com/oufSbuVV9m

— Gopal Keshawat “karamyogi” (@Gopal_Keshawat) November 18, 2019