‘My thought was always: he will be killed next’: Sonia Gandhi on marrying into an Indian political dynasty and her husband’s assassination
Sonia Gandhi discusses her life, the political legacy of the Gandhi family, and her experiences following the assassinations of her mother-in-law and husband. The interview also touches on her perspective regarding the current political climate in India under Narendra Modi.
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Sonia Gandhi remains a pivotal figure in Indian politics; her personal reflections provide historical context for the Congress party's evolution and the country's political trajectory.
Sonia Gandhi: ‘Horrible and crazy things have been written about me.’ Sonia Gandhi: ‘Horrible and crazy things have been written about me.’ Sonia Gandhi Interview ‘My thought was always: he will be killed next’: Sonia Gandhi on marrying into an Indian political dynasty and her husband’s assassination Hannah Ellis-Petersen She came from humble Italian origins to join India’s ruling family. Then both her mother-in-law, Indira Gandhi, and her husband, Rajiv, were brutally murdered. In a rare interview, the politician talks about her reluctant rise to power, Narendra Modi’s repressive regime – and why youth protests give her hope for the future
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