Indira Gandhi donated 367 grams of gold in 1962 and the photo sparks new gold debate

Her gold donation was tied to a defence appeal

A resurfaced 1962 photograph shows former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi donating jewellery during the India-China war. The gesture came after a national appeal to boost defence preparedness, and she reportedly contributed around 367 grams of gold. As discussions over today’s gold buying intensify, the image is being recalled as a powerful example of public sacrifice in times of crisis.