Sonia Gandhi has made a striking revelation ahead of the release of her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, stating that she was “totally against” her husband Rajiv Gandhi becoming Prime Minister when he was asked to assume the country’s highest executive office.
Speaking about the book, Sonia Gandhi said she chose to document events as she experienced them, offering readers a personal account of some of the most significant moments in her life and India’s political history.
One of the most talked-about revelations from the memoir is her candid admission regarding Rajiv Gandhi’s elevation to the Prime Minister’s post. According to her, she was firmly opposed to the idea at the time, a disclosure that is expected to generate significant political and public interest.
The Congress leader acknowledged that reactions to the memoir could be sharply divided. She said some readers may view her more favorably after reading the book, while others may not.
Anticipating controversy surrounding the publication, Sonia Gandhi remarked that there would inevitably be a “tamasha” over the contents of the memoir, suggesting that honest accounts from public figures often trigger intense debate and scrutiny.
The memoir is expected to offer rare insights into the private and political life of one of India’s most influential political families, with the revelation about Rajiv Gandhi already drawing widespread attention ahead of its release.
