Term 'Indira Gandhi' used to refer to corruption in Turkey
The name of former PM Indira Gandhi is used in Turkey as a slang to refer to someone indulging in corruption, misusing public money or stealing. The term 'Ä°ndiregandi' reportedly originated out of the similarity between 'Indira' and Turkish expression 'indirmek' which means reducing or lowering. The term's usage surged after it featured in Turkish songs and movies. 