The death anniversary of India’s ‘Iron Lady’ and first Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is being celebrated today i.e. 31st October. On this occasion, on Friday, actor Shatrughan Sinha paid tribute to the first woman Prime Minister of India. Actor Shatrughan Sinha shared an emotional note remembering Indira Gandhi on social media platform X. In the post, he praised Indira Gandhi’s leadership, courage and her dedication towards the country.

Shatrughan Sinha wrote
Sharing the note, the actor wrote, “On Friday, we remember the Iron Lady, the strong-willed, former honorable Prime Minister, the great late Indira Gandhi Ji with heartfelt tributes and sincere prayers. She was most popular in India and abroad for her commitment, determination and ability to handle situations. Salute to her. Long live Indira Ji! Jai Hind!”

Remembering with rich tributes & earnest prayers the iron lady, woman of substance, former hon’ble PM, late & great #IndiraGandhiShe was most popular both in India & aboard, with her commitments, determination & handling of the situations. Salutes to her. Long Live Indiraji!…

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) October 31, 2025

About Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi, daughter of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, has grown up in a political environment since childhood. His early education was from Shanti Niketan. After this she went to Oxford University, England to obtain her degree. In the company of his father Nehru, he closely observed the freedom movement and from there the curiosity to go towards politics developed in his mind.

Identity created by the name of ‘Iron Lady’
In 1966, Indira Gandhi took office as the first woman Prime Minister of India and created history. Under his leadership the country saw many important political and economic changes. His strategic skills and strong decisions in the Indo-Pak war of 1971 led to the independence of Bangladesh.

Her victory not only strengthened India’s global identity, but also established Indira Gandhi as the ‘Iron Lady’ globally.

Indira Gandhi’s painful assassination took place on 31 October.
India became a nuclear power nation with the Pokhran nuclear test in 1974. Although the most controversial decision of his tenure was the imposition of emergency in 1975, his determination saved the country from many crises. On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards. This painful incident had shocked and shocked the entire nation.