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Remembering Sanjay Gandhi- The man behind 1975 Emergency

New Delhi: Sanjay Gandhi's role as a politician was short lived due to his premature death. Nonetheless, he made his presence felt on Indian political horizon in a very short span of time. The ‘controversial

India TV News Desk Updated on: August 01, 2014 8:29 IST



Sanjay was never very studious. Sanjay Gandhi initially studied in Welham Boys' School and then at Doon School in Dehradun. He didn't attend college.

His profound interest in sports fetched him an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce, England. He also got a flying license.

Both Rajiv and Sanjay Gandhi loved to fly. This is one of the rare similarities between the two brothers.

Sanjay married the 18-year old Maneka Gandhi in 1974. They were blessed with a son, Varun Gandhi who is now a Member of Parliament from Sultanpur constituency in UP.

Unlike his elder brother Rajiv, Sanjay took active part in politics and remained close to his mother.

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