"Someone I Would Love to Be With": Sonia Gandhi Recalls Romance with Rajiv Gandhi in X Debut
Sonia Gandhi makes her debut on X, sharing a romantic memory of meeting Rajiv Gandhi at a Greek restaurant for her upcoming memoir.
In a surprising digital move, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her official debut on the social media platform X. Marking her entry into the digital sphere, she shared a poignant and romantic glimpse into her past, recalling the moment she first crossed paths with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
A Chance Encounter at a Greek Restaurant
The revelation came as part of a teaser for her upcoming biography, titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. In a heartfelt video post, Sonia Gandhi took followers back to her student days in England, where she had been searching for a taste of home through Italian food.
Her search eventually led her to a Greek restaurant—a popular hub for European and Indian students. It was in this setting that she was introduced to Rajiv Gandhi by a mutual friend.
“And that is then where I met Rajiv in that very restaurant. When I first met him, I felt almost immediately that, you know, he was someone I would really love to be with. And of course, I learned that it was the same for him,” she recalled.
First Impressions and Early Romance
Sonia Gandhi described the early days of their relationship as a whirlwind of friendship and social exploration. She remembered the couple attending various gatherings and visiting sights together, including a memorable Valentine's party attended by numerous students.
When reflecting on what first drew her to Rajiv Gandhi, she highlighted more than just his appearance. While acknowledging that he was very good-looking, she emphasized that it was his temperament that truly captured her heart.
“He was a very gentle-looking person... But that gentleness came through. So that was something which really touched me and struck me,” she shared, noting that the memory of that first impression remains vivid to this day.
'Belonging: A Journey of Love'
The social media debut on X follows her recent entry onto Instagram, where she also provided a first look at her memoir. In her Instagram caption, she described the book as a narrative of "love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong."
The upcoming book promises to be a comprehensive chronicle of her life, covering several pivotal phases:
- Her childhood spent in post-war Italy.
- The romance that eventually led her to move to India.
- The profound personal losses that shaped her existence.
- Her evolving relationship with her adopted homeland.
The couple, whose story began in a student eatery in England, eventually married on February 25, 1968.