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Life and achievements of Sonia Gandhi, b. 1946, president of Indian National Congress.
Sonia Gandhi's story represents the greatest transformational journey made by any world leader in the last four decades. Circumstance and tragedy, rather than ambition, paved her path to power. Born into a traditional, middle-class Italian family, Sonia met and fell in love with Rajiv Gandhi, son of future Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and grandson of Jawaharlal Nehru, while studying English in Cambridge. Cruelly tested by the assassinations of her mother-in-law and of her husband, Sonia grew into a strong, authoritative but always private figure, now president of a coalition ruling over a billion people in the world's largest democracy. Through exclusive interviews with members of Sonia's party, political opponents and family friends, Rani Singh casts new light on Sonia. In the first mainstream biography of this inspirational figure, the author's compelling narrative retraces the path of the brave and beautiful Sonia Gandhi, examining what her life and legacy mean for India.
Sonia Gandhi’s transformation from an unsure Congress party president to the unchallenged political chief of the ruling United Progressive Alliance government happened with some speed in the aftermath of the Congress-led coalition’s surprise victory in the 2004 general election. Her renunciation of the prime minister’s post enhanced her moral stature in the public eye, but it is her skilled handling of the equation with the prime minister, Manmohan Singh, that indicates the emergence of a self-confident politician, secure in her position at the helm of national affairs. In this fully revised and updated biography, Rasheed Kidwai tracks the evolution of the new Sonia Gandhi against the ...
In the year 1965, Sonia Maino, a 19-year-old Italian student met a young Indian boy, Rajiv Gandhi, while they were both studying in Cambridge. She was born into a modest family in suburban Turin, where her father was a strict man who kept a close eye on his three daughters. Much to his chagrin, his painfully-shy middle daughter, of whom he was especially protective, fell in love with a man belonging the most powerful family in India. This marked the beginning of a story unlike any other - of a carefree Italian girl who was compelled to take on the murky world of rajneeti. With information sourced from close friends and colleagues, this book examines how Sonias courage, honesty and dedication have made her a leader in the eyes of one-sixth of humanity. From her idyllic childhood to her passionate love affair and from her days as a docile daughter-in-law to her current status of being the only Indian politician to have refused prime ministership.
Earlier Considered As Politically Inexperienced, Sonia Gandhi Is Undoubtedly One Of The Strongest Icons Of Indian Politics Today. She Is Inspiration For Crores Of People For Her Dynamic Leadership By Virtue Of Which She Could Give An Astounding Defeat To Key Rival Party Led By Veterans Like Vajpayee And Advani, And Bring The Congress Party Back To Power. To Have A Desire To Know This Great Woman From Close Quarters Is Thus Obvious. The Present Book Is A Humble Tribute To Her Affability, Courage And Selfless Service. It Is Devoted To Reveal Her Both Personal As Well As Political Life. Briefly Outlining Her Childhood And Married Life, The Book Mainly Focuses On Her Innate Qualities And Achievements As A Political Leader.Structured Into Six Parts, The Book Begins With The Details Of Her Childhood And Proceeds With Her Friendship With Rajiv Gandhi And Her Role In The Family While The Later Chapters Depict Her Entry Into Politics, Her Parliamentary Role, And Her Role In Governance. The Book Is Replete With Many Unrevealed Truths Of Her Life Along With Selected Photographs That Not Only Revive Her Past But Also Add To The Value Of The Book.
Sonia Gandhi was born in Orbassano-a small town in Italy near Turin on 9th of December 1946. She was full of life and a bubbly youngster who wanted to be a teacher. She met Rajiv Gandhi when she was studying in London. Both developed an instant liking for each other which resulted in marriage and Sonia became a member of Gandhi family. This introduced her to politics in the later stage of her life and made her the top politician of the biggest democracy in the world. But after reaching on top the way she refused the top post, that of a Prime Minister, made her the best amongst such politicians who are in politics merely for their lust for posts and power. So what if she could not become a teacher she has definately given a teaching to Indian politics.
Articles on the life and work of Sonia Gandhi, b. 1946, as a politician from India, and leader, Indian National Congress, since 1997.
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It is a fascinating book about a fascinating personality written in a fascinating fashion. That sums it all. Sir Dr. Ravi Singavarapu has succeeded in weaving magic with his pen. He brings out the interesting aspects of Sonia Gandhi's life and personality in an interesting manner. In 'Meeting Clinton', 'Meeting Musharraf' and 'Meeting the Russian President' he talks of the instances when she met each of them. In 'New Definition of Sacrifice' he brings out the way in which she sacrificed the highest post. Sonia Gandhi's tastes, habits, traits and even policies are brought out interestingly by Sir Ravi Singavarapu. It is indeed an interesting read. Enjoy.
Sonia Gandhi, b. 1946, President of Indian National Congress.