Clinton’s ‘roving eye’, Sarkozy’s arrogance, Diana’s warmth: Sonia Gandhi retells encounters with world leaders
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir shares candid recollections of world leaders, including Bill Clinton’s behavior at a 2000 reception and Princess Diana’s warmth on her India visit.
- Congress leader Sonia Gandhi launched her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' on Tuesday at Khan Market in New Delhi, offering candid insights into encounters with global figures including Princess Diana, Bill Clinton, and Nicolas Sarkozy.
- The memoir captures lesser-known human sides of international figures, revealing both warmth and controversies surrounding their high-profile visits to India. Gandhi reflects on personal moments that illuminate these leaders' private dimensions.
- During Clinton's 2000 India visit, Gandhi observed him 'surreptitiously sizing up the more striking women' at a reception hosted by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, noting that 'old habits die hard' despite the Monica Lewinsky scandal subsiding.
- Reflecting on Diana's 1992 India visit, Gandhi expressed enduring sympathy for the princess amid evident marriage strain. She recalled Diana charming her Italian mother by speaking Italian with warmth and grace.
- Sarkozy also features prominently, with Gandhi recounting his 2008 visit when the French president seemed 'unperturbed by the cross-examination,' eagerly sharing details of his love life while continuously messaging his partner Carla Bruni.
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From Bill Clinton to Princess Diana: Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveals untold stories of global leaders
In her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey Of Love', veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has shared candid anecdotes about her meetings with former US President Bill Clinton and British Royal family member Princess Diana.
'Old habits die hard': Sonia's revealing account of Clinton in India
Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey Of Love" shares personal anecdotes about her interactions with prominent world figures. She recounts observing Bill Clinton's behaviour at a reception, Nicolas Sarkozy's open discussions about his love life, and her poignant meetings with Princess Diana, highlighting their personalities and the dynamics of these high-profile encounters.
Clinton’s ‘roving eye’, Sarkozy’s arrogance, Diana’s warmth: Sonia Gandhi retells encounters with world leaders
She writes about noticing Bill Clinton’s roving eye at Delhi’s Maurya Sheraton, she talks about Nikolas Sarkozy’s “arrogant manner” during his India visit.
Old habits die hard: Sonia recalls Clinton eyeing women at India visit
New Delhi: The Monica Lewinsky scandal had subsided when Bill Clinton came to India in 2000 but “old habits die hard”, says Sonia Gandhi in her memoir, recalling the then US president every now and then “surreptitiously sizing up the more striking women” at a reception. The Clinton anecdote is among the many interactions with … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp …
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