Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards.
On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards outside her residence in New Delhi. Her assassination was a direct consequence of Operation Blue Star, which had targeted Sikh militants at the Golden Temple. The tragic event ended her term as Prime Minister and incited widespread anti-Sikh riots across India, marking a volatile and traumatic chapter in Indian history. Her death triggered a significant political and social upheaval and continues to evoke deep discussions about leadership, resistance, and reconciliation in the complex fabric of the nation's past.