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First Term as Prime Minister (1966-1977)First Term as Prime Minister (1966-1977)Early Life and Education (1917-1941)Early Life and Education (1917-1941)Main milestonesMain milestonesPolitical Ascent and Early Career (1941-1966)Political Ascent and Early Career (1941-1966)Indira Gandhi and Foreign PolicyIndira Gandhi and Foreign PolicyEconomic Policies Under Indira GandhiEconomic Policies Under Indira GandhiSecond Term as Prime Minister (1980-1984)Second Term as Prime Minister (1980-1984)Indira Gandhi's Personality and Public ImageIndira Gandhi's Personality and Public ImageControversies and Criticisms Surrounding Indira GandhiControversies and Criticisms Surrounding Indira GandhiWilderness Years and Return to Power (1977-1980)Wilderness Years and Return to Power (1977-1980)Relationship with Rajiv GandhiRelationship with Rajiv GandhiRelationship with Sanjay GandhiRelationship with Sanjay Gandhi
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Indira Gandhi - Prime Minister of India (1966–1977, 1980–1984)

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Wilderness Years and Return to Power (1977-1980)

This timeline covers Indira Gandhi's period out of power, her political maneuvering, and her remarkable comeback in the 1980 general elections.
Political Isolation and Legal Challenges
1977-1979
After the 1977 election defeat, Indira Gandhi faced political isolation and legal challenges. She was arrested and briefly imprisoned on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
Split in Congress (I)
1978
Indira Gandhi formed a new faction of the Congress party, known as Congress (I) (I for Indira). This split further fragmented the opposition and allowed her to consolidate her support base.
Collapse of the Janata Government
1979
The Janata Party government, plagued by internal divisions, collapsed in 1979. This created a political vacuum and paved the way for Indira Gandhi's return.
Return to Power
1980
Indira Gandhi led Congress (I) to a landslide victory in the 1980 general elections, marking a remarkable comeback. Her return was attributed to the public's disillusionment with the Janata government and her ability to connect with the masses.

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