Indira Gandhi began her second term as India's Prime Minister.
On January 14, 1980, Indira Gandhi was sworn in for her second stint as Prime Minister of India after her party, Congress (I), won a decisive victory. Her return to power indicated a substantial recovery of her political influence following the Emergency and subsequent electoral losses. During this second term, she undertook numerous initiatives to further her established reforms. However, this period was also marked by significant challenges, including social unrest and increased political antagonism, ultimately keeping her as a pivotal figure in Indian and global politics.