Indira Gandhi: Fearlessness in the national interest

November 20, 2017 15:22

"I single this out as the strongest trait -- fearlessness to do what she thought was in the national interest and fearlessness in the personal sense; physical and mental courage in adverse circumstances. This was translated into courage which infected others."

Having worked for Indira Gandhi for three years between 1980 and 1983 R Rajamani observed many of her qualities and remembered the late prime minister in a special feature for Rediff.com. Do read

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