Sonia Gandhi Recalls Rahul's Warning Before Rajiv's Assassination
· India · NDTV, Indian Express
Sonia Gandhi recalls that her son Rahul had warned her to leave the rally venue shortly before former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated at a election campaign stop in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, on May 21, 1991. She states in her memoir that the incident left an indelible mark on her and that the memory of that evening remains vivid. The assassination occurred as Rajiv Gandhi was greeting supporters at a election meeting. Sonia Gandhi's account adds a personal dimension to the circumstances surrounding the killing of her husband.
Why it matters
Sonia Gandhi's recollection offers a firsthand family perspective on the moments preceding one of India's most significant political assassinations, highlighting the personal trauma experienced by the Gandhi family.
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