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Pranab Mukherjee hinted at desire to become PM, ‘shocked’ me, writes Sonia Gandhi

The Hindu Nov 11, 2026 at 06:56 AM IST India
Pranab Mukherjee hinted at desire to become PM,...

AI summary

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir reveals that former President Pranab Mukherjee hinted in 2010 at his desire to become Prime Minister, a claim his daughter disputed. The book also details her limited interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and her strained relationship with Maneka Gandhi.

Key takeaways

  • Sonia Gandhi wrote that Pranab Mukherjee hinted at wanting to become Prime Minister in 2010.
  • Mukherjee’s daughter rejected the claim, stating that political ambition is not a crime.
  • The memoir describes Sonia Gandhi’s lack of real contact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • The book recounts the political and domestic rift between Sonia and Maneka Gandhi.
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