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From rebel to icon: How Sitaram Yechury's defiance made Indira Gandhi resign as JNU chancellor

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 September 2024
Sitaram Yechury's political journey began as a student leader at JNU in 1974, marked by his defiance against Indira Gandhi during the Emergency. This activism defined his early career, leading to significant moments like Indira Gandhi's resignation from JNU's Chancellorship. He later served as Rajya Sabha MP and CPI(M) General Secretary.
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