Gandhi was a very popular leader during the beginning of her time as prime minister, partially due to a series of successful reforms.Ĥ. Indira Gandhi was first appointed prime minister in 1966 after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, becoming India's first female prime minister.ģ. Indira Gandhi was born on November 19, 1917, the daughter of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.Ģ. More Information and Timeline for Indira Gandhiġ. Indian Prime minister Indira Gandhi assassinated
