POLITICAL PURSUITS

• After the death of her father in 1964, Indira
  Gandhi was appointed as a member of the
  Rajya Sabha. She also became one of the
  members of Lal Bahadur Shastri's cabinet,
  serving as the Minister of Information
  and Broadcasting.

• The untimely death of Lal Bahadur Shastri 
  saw numerous contenders for the position 
  of the Prime Minister. However, unable to 
  come to a single conclusion, Indira Gandhi 
  was chosen as the compromised candidate 
  as they thought her to be easily manageable. 
  She became the Prime Minister of India in 
  January 1966.

• Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India and continued to serve the same 
  until 1977. As the Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi showed exceptional political skills 
  and resolve and drove out many senior Congressmen out of the party and power. 
  This led to internal dissent in the party, leading to a split in the Indian National Congress in 1969.