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"The Woman of the Millennium" selected by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is
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Indira Gandhi
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Indira Gandhi was selected as "Woman of the Millennium" by BBC in a 1999 poll. She was chosen for her significant impact as India's first and only female Prime Minister, serving from 1966-1977 and again from 1980-1984. Her leadership during the 1971 war and her role in shaping modern India were cited as key reasons.