Sonia Gandhi's Belonging: Personal Memoir Or An Attempt To Shape The Nehru-Gandhi Legacy? | #THF

Is Sonia Gandhi's Belonging: A Journey of Love more than a personal memoir? Is it an attempt to reshape the Nehru-Gandhi family's political legacy, claim ownership of India's political story and position Congress as the default party of governance?Released on November 10, the memoir revisits Sonia Gandhi's journey from Italy to India, her marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, her entry into politics and some of the most defining moments in the country's history. It also reflects on the Emergency, Operation Blue Star, the Babri Masjid demolition, the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, economic reforms and the Congress-led UPA years. The book has triggered a sharp BJP-Congress confrontation. The BJP has accused Sonia Gandhi of selectively presenting history and whitewashing the Nehru-Gandhi family's political record. Congress leaders have defended her right to recount her experiences and accused the BJP of turning a personal memoir into a political controversy.So, is Belonging simply Sonia Gandhi's personal story, an effort to shape her political legacy, or a larger attempt to frame Congress's place in India's history? n18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay...