10 Amazing Women Who Changed The Face Of History

Indira Gandhi: Indira Gandhi, India’s first female Prime Minister, ruled with an iron fist–thereby earning herself the name ‘Iron Lady of India’. She served as the Prime Minister of India for 3 consecutive terms, as well as a fourth term. Indira Gandhi evokes images of a strong and determined woman.

Born into an affluent and powerful family, Indira Gandhi learnt the ropes of politics at a very young age. She was credited for supporting India’s nuclear weapons program that helped establish India as a formidable force. She also known for boosting the Green Revolution, a program which enabled India to not only become self-sufficient to a large extent in terms of food supply, but also established India’s presence as a major food exporter.

Irom Sharmila: Irom Sharmila also known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" is a civil rights as well as a political activist. She is an example of a woman's perseverance.

Since 2 November 2000, she has been on a hunger strike to demand that the Indian government abolish the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), which is a cause for violence in Manipur and other parts of northeast. Not having food or water for over a decade, she has been called "the world's longest hunger striker". She is on a continuous hunger strike for past 13 years. She has certainly shown the world the choice to live without fear in one's own homeland.

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