Political Turning Point Of 1966: Internal War Between Indira Gandhi-Morarji Desai And Congress, How Did She Become The First Woman Prime Minister Of India?
There was a leadership crisis in India after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966. There was a contest between Indira Gandhi and Morarji Desai for the post of Prime Minister. Of. With Kamaraj's support and the cooperation of the Chief Ministers, Indira Gandhi defeated Desai and became the third and first woman Prime Minister of India. She brought stability to the party by making Morarji Desai the Deputy Prime Minister and later emerged as a strong leader despite the Congress split.