A pioneering doctor remembers India leader Indira Gandhi's final moments
Summary
Dr. Sneh Bhargava was the first woman to lead the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. In her memoir, she details her experiences, including the critical moment when she attended to India’s Prime Minister Indira Gandhi after she was shot in 1984.Key Facts
- Dr. Sneh Bhargava became AIIMS Delhi's first and only woman director in 1984.
- She was a pioneering radiologist and remained active in the medical field until the age of 90.
- On her first day as director, Dr. Bhargava dealt with the emergency of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi being brought to the hospital after being shot.
- Indira Gandhi was shot by two of her bodyguards, leading to deadly riots in India.
- Dr. Bhargava's team had to pretend to try to save Gandhi while keeping her death a secret until her son Rajiv Gandhi became prime minister.
- Dr. Bhargava's memoir includes stories about her interactions with notable Indian leaders, including Jawaharlal Nehru and Sonia Gandhi.
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