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Sonia won't make me PM: Pranab told daughter Sharmistha after 2004 drama

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 5 December 2023
"In Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers", Sharmistha Mukherjee reveals new details about her father's political life, including his unfulfilled ambition to become India's prime minister. She discusses his response when asked about his chances of becoming the PM in 2004 and his lack of disappointment over Sonia Gandhi's decision to choose Manmohan Singh. The book also sheds light on the personality cult around the Nehru-Gandhi family and Rahul Gandhi's political immaturity. It will be launched on December 11.
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