7 Revelations from Sonia Gandhi’s book | Tell Me Why Ep 62
The memoir says Gandhi and Modi exchanged only brief formal greetings and occasional health inquiries while reflecting on their differing visions of India.
- On Tuesday, Sonia Gandhi released her memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' published by HarperCollins India, offering a personal look at her family and political experiences.
- Rather than focusing exclusively on politics, the memoir uses the political landscape as a framework for exploring Gandhi's personal journey and the values that have shaped her understanding of India.
- Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi serving for more than 12 years, Gandhi writes their interactions have remained largely formal, with 'practically no real contact' beyond brief exchanges at Parliament.
- Modi enquired about her health on occasions, asking, 'Theek hain aap?' to which she responded, 'Jee, ab main theek hoon, shukriya.' She notes, 'Apart from such brief exchanges, we have never really conversed.'
- Gandhi writes that Modi's idea of India was constructed by RSS ideologues, while hers was shaped by family life. She adds, 'He was fighting for his vision of India, and I for mine.
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Sonia Gandhi reveals her rare exchanges with Modi, and what sets them apart
Sonia Gandhi reveals she has limited personal contact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during official gatherings. She notes that their interactions are often formal, marked by a lack of eye contact. Gandhi reflects on their contrasting visions for India, focusing on inclusiveness and social justice against RSS-inspired ideology.
Modi avoids eye contact when face-to-face: Sonia Gandhi
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," reveals her limited interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting his tendency to avoid eye contact. She discusses their differing visions for India, rooted in their ideological backgrounds, and critiques his political style and the BJP's aim for a "Congress-free India."
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