Sonia Gandhi interview: ‘Great damage done to the fabric of India by BJP’
Ahead of the launch of her book, Sonia Gandhi speaks to The Hindu, answering a number of questions — personal and political
Sonia Gandhi, who is launching her memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love," spoke to The Hindu about her life, values, and the impact of the BJP on India. She discussed the values she grew up with and learned in India, as well as the influence of her parents, Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi, on her life and outlook. Gandhi expressed regret at the "great damage...done to the fabric of our country, our democracy and our institutions" by the BJP-RSS dispensation.
She shared her thoughts on the Emergency of 1975-1977 and the political decisions she made throughout her career, including accepting the Congress President role and declining the offer to become Prime Minister in 1999. Gandhi also commented on the current political situation and the prospects of the Congress and its coalition partners.
She reflected on the enduring values she learned from her parents and how they shaped her life, and discussed the love story that underpinned her journey into public life.
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