On this day in 1966, Indira Gandhi became head of the Congress Party and prime minister of India. Here is a British Movietone report showing highlights of the daily life of Indira Gandhi.

Movietone takes a look at the changing scene of Commonwealth leaders. Mrs Indira Gandhi, daughter of the late Pandit Nehru, now becomes, after the death of Mr Shastri, leader of the Indian people.

Pan Mrs Indira Gandhi. CU Mrs Gandhi talking - India. MCU Mrs Gandhi sitting down - India. Pan starving children walking - India. CU mother and child - India. TS starving people camped on pavement - India. MS starving women - India. MCU starving man - India. Pan Mrs Gandhi - India. BS ditto. MS Mrs Gandhi sitting by garden pond holding her dog - India

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