Legacy of Forced Sterilisation: Unveiling Sanjay Gandhi's Role
Published on: March 6, 2026, 10:13 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The 1975-77 forced sterilisation drive in North India, led by Sanjay Gandhi, is scrutinized by veteran politician Karan Singh. As health minister, Singh set reasonable targets, but Gandhi escalated them, leading to compelled procedures. Singh's subsequent letters warned against coercion, resulting in his exoneration.
