Indira Gandhi has faced a number of major problems. Possibly the major one was political unrest in the country, which included strikes and protests, and were in turn influenced by shortages created by a war with Pakistan which she ordered (as a support for the independence of Bangladesh). Gandhi was facing a very strong political opposition in the country. The population of India was very unsatisfied with many aspects of her politics, such as her violent answer to the protests, corruption and forced sterilization.