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INDIRA NEHRU GANDHI

- **__Basic Information__** o Current City: New Delhi o Hometown: Allahabad o Sex: Female o Birthday: November 19, 1917 o Political Views: Indian National Congress o Religious Views: Hindu o Bio: I was born to wonderful Hindu parents, Jawaharlal and Kashmir Nehru, on November 19, 1917. I am their only child. My parents followed Mahatma Gandhi for his beliefs in non-violence and independcnce from Britain. We have the same last name, but we have no blood relation. He is my role model. Sometimes as a kid, I would sneak out and go visit him. I stayed with him during fasts and listened to him speak. As a teen, I went to high school in Poona, and then I attended Visva-Bharati University and Somerville College at Oxford University. Unfortunately, an illness forced me to return to India, and I was unable to finish my education. Then I met my husband Feroze Gandhi. We wed in 1942. Soon after, we spent 13 months in jail for our anti-British feelings. In 1944, we had our first son, Rajiv. Two years later, I gave birth to Sanjay. In 1947, India finally gained its independence from Britain. Unfortunately, Feroze and I separated (not divorced) in the 1950s. He then passed away in 1960. In 1966, I became the first woman prime minister of India. Sanjay became my political advisor, but then he had a tragic death in 1980 from an airplane crash. Then Rajiv began to take Sanjay’s place as my advisor. For India's best interests, our government began to limit some freedoms. Sikhs were looking for more self-rule and democracy, so they were not happy with the change. In 1983, violence swept across the Punjab state. In June 1984, after much discussion, our government ordered the army to raid the Sikh nationalists’ headquarters at the Golden Temple. Sikhs were infuriated and on October 31, two of my own guards were Sikhs, and they assassinated me. My son Rajiv succeeded me as Prime Minister. o Favorite Quotations: "You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist" - **__Relationships__** o Mother: Kashmir Nehru o Father: Jawaharlal Nehru o Daughters: n/a o Sons: Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi o Brothers: n/a o Sisters: n/a o Significant Other: Feroze Gandhi (deceased in 1960) - **__Likes and Interest__** o Activities: listening to Mahatma Gandhi; being politically active; spending time with family; traveling o Interests: family; politics o Music: anything classical like Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart o Books: Ramayana; Vedas; Upanishads; anything written by Mahatma Gandhi (especially The Story of My Experiments with Truth) or Jawaharlal Nehru (especially Glimpses of World History) <span style="color: #a7fbbe; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">o Movies: Gandhi; Indira Gandhi; Slumdog Millionaire; The Cheetah Girls: One World <span style="color: #a7fbbe; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">o Television: anything on the History Channel - **__Education and Work__** o High School: (name unknown but it is in Poona, India) <span style="color: #a9edfe; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">o College/University: Visva-Bharati University; Somerville College at Oxford University <span style="color: #a9edfe; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">o Occupation/Employer: Prime Minister of India (1966-1977 and 1980-1984) President of Indian National Congress (1959 and 1978-1984)

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__[|GROUPS]__** <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">I am proud to be Indian. I joined the group because it is trying to unite the younger Indians with traditional values. India is a great country to be a part of. I've lived there most of my life and I am glad that I am the Prime Minister of the country and President of the National Congress. Group 2: [|Patil Group] <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">I joined this group because it is for the Prime Ministers of India. I was in office from 1966-1977, and then again from 1980 to 1984. My father was the first Prime Minister of India and I became the first female to gain that position. Group 3: [|Indian National Congress] <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">I am the President of the Indian National Congress. I was in office in 1959, and then again from 1978-1984. It is the largest and oldest democratic party in the world, and I am glad to be a part of it. Group 4: [|HindusGroup] <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">I joined this group because I am Hindu. It is the most popular religion in India. We mainly worship the supreme force, Brahman. Hindus believe in karma and reincarnation. Group 5: [|Quit India] <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">Feroze and I took part of the Quit India movement in 1942, shortly after we were married. When we did so, we were arrested and jailed for 13 months. The Quit India movement was a part of Gandhi's call for independence from Britain. Group 6: [|All Indian Students Federation]** <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">This group was inspired by the attempt to rise up against British imperialism. The group was for the students who struggled for freedom. When I was 12, I formed a children's organization that wrote messages of protest against Britain. I am glad to see young people fighting for their beliefs as I did. <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">This group is for women leaders. I am a women leader, for being so politically active as Prime Minister of India and President of the Indian National Congress. I work diligently to make the best decisions for my country and try to be a person many can look up to, as Gandhi was for me. <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">I attended Visva-Bharati University after high school. It is located in Santiniketan, India. Visva-Bharati was declared a central university in 1951. <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">I joined this group because I attended Somervile College after Visva-Bharati. It is located at Oxford in England. I never finished colllege because I became ill and had to return to my family in India. <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">l joined this group because I love the Barak Valley. It is located in Silchar, India. I have been quoted many times, saying that it is the "Island of Peace".
 * Group 1: [|Proud to be an Indian]
 * Group 7: [|Women Leaders Group]**
 * Group 8: [|VISVA-BHARATI]**
 * Group 9: [|Somerville MCR]**
 * Group 10: [|Silchar- Barak Valley]**

__[|QUIZZES]__ <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">**Quiz 1: [|What Type of Dance is For You?]** -Results: //Ballet:// <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">//You are beautiful inside and out. Some people have natural grace and from the way you answered the questions you just might be one of them! Try ballet and find some extra self esteem for yourself in it.// -Results: // Saraswati: //<span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">//Goddess Saraswati is the wife of Lord Brahma and possesses the powers of speech, wisdom, and learning. She has four hands representing four aspects of human personality in learning; mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She has sacred scriptures in one hand and a lotus (a symbol of true knowledge) in the second. With her other two hands she plays music of love and life on the violin (veena). She is dressed in white (sign of purity) and rides on a white goose (swan).// -Explanation: I can relate to the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She has the powers of speech, wisdom, and learning. I am a great communicator and have much wisdom. If I did not, I would not be in the position of Prime Minister of India and President of the INC. I possess the power of learning because I am always listening and willing to learn new information. I have had a great education, attending Visva-Bharati University and Somerville College at Oxford University. Quiz 3: [|Are You Einstein, Gandhi, or Hitler?] -Results: // Gandhi: //<span style="font-family: Arial,Trebuchet,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">//A pacifist in the world of aggression, you are willing to put yourself out there for others, even if it means losing 10, 20...or 40 pounds. You just may be the reincarnation of Gandhi.// -Explanation: <span style="font-family: Arial,Trebuchet,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">I am proud to say that I am like Mahatma Gandhi. Although we have the same last name, I have no blood relation to him. My parents did follow him though, so I looked up to him. I was willing to follow my beliefs, like Gandhi did, which caused me to be jailed for quite some time. Quiz 4: [|What Country Are You?] -Results: // India: //<span style="font-family: Arial,Trebuchet,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">//Wow India. Ok but check out some Bollywood Movies.// -Explanation: <span style="font-family: Arial,Trebuchet,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">I am glad that I came out with the result of India. It is my home country. India is where I was born, where I grew up, and where I have lived most of my life. I would not want any other country. If I did, I would not be the Prime Minister of India and the President of the Indian National Congress. India is my beloved country and I am proud to say so. Quiz 5: [|What Religion Are You?] -Results: // Hindu: //<span style="font-family: Arial,Trebuchet,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">//You are Hindu. You believe in reincarnation and karma. You believe in many gods.// -Explanation:** <span style="font-family: Arial,Trebuchet,Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">My religion is actually Hindu, so I am glad that I got that as my result. It is the most widely practiced religion in India. It is a polytheistic religion with the Supreme Force Brahman. Hindus believe in karma, which essentially leads to one's reincarnation. The sacred texts are the Vedas and the Upanishads.
 * -****Explanation: <span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">Ballet suits me because it is a very graceful dance. I am elegant, calm, and peaceful. Also, ballet is a solo dance, which is perfect for me since I am independent. I show that I am independent because I am the President of the Indian National Congress and Prime Minister of India. Ballet also uses soft and light colors, which I prefer. **
 * Quiz 2: [|Which Hindu God or Goddess Are You?]

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