Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: Why did former PM burn her favourite doll? The fascinating childhood tale

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As India marks the 108th birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, the country’s first and only female Prime Minister, here’s a look at one of the most fascinating tales from her childhood. Indira was the only child of the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Kamala Nehru. Indira Gandhi was raised in a political and social environment that brought her close to national politics from an early age. Her mother’s resilience and her father’s towering political career shaped her personality and future leadership.