Sanjay Gandhi 42nd death anniversary: Rare and unseen pics
On Sanjay Gandhi's 42nd death anniversary, take a look at rare and unseen pictures with his family along with a glimpse into his life and controversies.
Zee Media Bureau
| Jun 23, 2022, 11:00 AM IST
Sanjay Gandhi, former PM Indira Gandhi and Feroze Gandhi's younger son, died in a deadly plane crash on June 23, 1980. His name is attached to several controversies such as the sterilization program, the slum demolition drive near Jama Masjid and allegations of misuse of power. He was supposed to be Indira Gandhi's political successor and even before being elected had reportedly tried to meddle into political affairs. However, due to his untimely death, his political aspirations remained unfulfilled.
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Sanjay Gandhi was Rajiv Gandhi's younger brother
![Sanjay Gandhi was Rajiv Gandhi's younger brother Sanjay Gandhi was Rajiv Gandhi's younger brother](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056682-sanjay-31-rajiv.png)
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He studied in Delhi, Dehra Dun and Switzerland
![He studied in Delhi, Dehra Dun and Switzerland He studied in Delhi, Dehra Dun and Switzerland](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056680-sanjay-29-feroze.png)
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He was expected to succeed Indira Gandhi
![He was expected to succeed Indira Gandhi He was expected to succeed Indira Gandhi](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056679-sanjay-28-nehru.png)
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He died in a plane crash
![He died in a plane crash He died in a plane crash](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056678-sanjay-27.png)
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Rajiv Gandhi was next in line as Indira Gandhi's heir
![Rajiv Gandhi was next in line as Indira Gandhi's heir Rajiv Gandhi was next in line as Indira Gandhi's heir](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056677-sanjay-26.png)
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After his death, Maneka Gandhi had a fallout with Indira Gandhi
![After his death, Maneka Gandhi had a fallout with Indira Gandhi After his death, Maneka Gandhi had a fallout with Indira Gandhi](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056676-sanjay-25-family.png)
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Sanjay Gandhi took an apprenticeship after school
![Sanjay Gandhi took an apprenticeship after school Sanjay Gandhi took an apprenticeship after school](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056675-sanjay-24.png)
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His involvement in politics - The beginning
![His involvement in politics - The beginning His involvement in politics - The beginning](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056674-sanjay-23.png)
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Sanjay Gandhi tried to assert his power before being elected
![Sanjay Gandhi tried to assert his power before being elected Sanjay Gandhi tried to assert his power before being elected](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056673-sanjay-22.png)
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He got into arguments with Cabinet Ministers
![He got into arguments with Cabinet Ministers He got into arguments with Cabinet Ministers](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056672-sanjay-21-paris.png)
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His infamous fallout with Inder Kumar Gujral
![His infamous fallout with Inder Kumar Gujral His infamous fallout with Inder Kumar Gujral](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056671-sanjay-20.png)
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Sanjay Gandhi's slum demolition controversy
![Sanjay Gandhi's slum demolition controversy Sanjay Gandhi's slum demolition controversy](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056670-sanjay-19.png)
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He claimed slums were blocking the view of Jama Masjid
![He claimed slums were blocking the view of Jama Masjid He claimed slums were blocking the view of Jama Masjid](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056669-sanjay-18.png)
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He ordered for removal of slums from there
![He ordered for removal of slums from there He ordered for removal of slums from there](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056668-sanjay-17.png)
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The slum dwellers had protested against this
![The slum dwellers had protested against this The slum dwellers had protested against this](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056667-sanjay-16.png)
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His sterilization program still holds notoriety
![His sterilization program still holds notoriety His sterilization program still holds notoriety](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056666-sanjay-15.png)
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There were attempts to kill him
![There were attempts to kill him There were attempts to kill him](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056665-sanjay-14.png)
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He married Maneka Gandhi
![He married Maneka Gandhi He married Maneka Gandhi](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056664-sanjay-13.png)
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Sanjay Gandhi's wife and son are part of BJP
![Sanjay Gandhi's wife and son are part of BJP Sanjay Gandhi's wife and son are part of BJP](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056663-sanjay-12.png)
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Did Sanjay Gandhi have a daughter as well?
![Did Sanjay Gandhi have a daughter as well? Did Sanjay Gandhi have a daughter as well?](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056662-sanjay-11.png)
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When a woman claiming to be his daughter protested against a film portraying him negatively
![When a woman claiming to be his daughter protested against a film portraying him negatively When a woman claiming to be his daughter protested against a film portraying him negatively](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056661-sanjay-10.png)
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He stood for his first election in 1977
![He stood for his first election in 1977 He stood for his first election in 1977](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056660-sanjay-9.png)
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He won the election in Amethi in 1980
![He won the election in Amethi in 1980 He won the election in Amethi in 1980](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056658-sanjay-7.png)
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He died before carving his place in politics
![He died before carving his place in politics He died before carving his place in politics](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056657-sanjay-6.png)
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He died while flying a plane
![He died while flying a plane He died while flying a plane](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056656-sanjay-5-childhood.png)
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He died instantly after the crash
![He died instantly after the crash He died instantly after the crash](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056655-sanjay-4-holi.png)
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He was accompanied by another passenger in the plane
![He was accompanied by another passenger in the plane He was accompanied by another passenger in the plane](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056654-sanjay-3-indira.png)
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He had flown the plane in absence of the right attire
![He had flown the plane in absence of the right attire He had flown the plane in absence of the right attire](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/06/22/1056653-sanjay-2-ambika.png)