‘Outside Gandhi-Nehru Family…’: Pranab Mukherjee’s Daughter Hits Back At Sonia Over ‘Shocked’ Remark

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, has sparked a response from Sharmistha Mukherjee over its account of a 2010 conversation with her father, Pranab Mukherjee. Sonia recalls being shocked when the senior Congress leader hinted at his long-held ambition to become prime minister and suggested a change at the top. Sharmistha questioned why her father’s ambition should have surprised Sonia, citing his decades of political experience, hard work and merit. Recalling a conversation with her father, she said he believed every politician worth their salt aspired to become prime minister. She also clarified that Pranab did not hold Sonia’s response against her, describing him as pragmatic and understanding.