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From 'absolutely not’ to 'theek hai' to firm no: How Sonia Gandhi turned down the PM post

Headline via India TV · first report 10 Nov, 10:30 IST, latest 10 Nov, 14:23 IST

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What we know

8 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Times of India at 10 Nov, 10:30 IST; the latest is from India Today at 10 Nov, 14:23 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusVerified
Reported by8 news organisations
First report10 Nov, 10:30 IST
Latest report10 Nov, 14:23 IST
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What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Sonia Gandhi reveals her thoughts in her memoir about declining the prime minister role after the UPA's victory. She describes her inner voice guiding her decision and her conversation with Rahul. Gandhi highlights why she chose Manmohan Singh for the…
Sonia Gandhi has described for the first time the turmoil behind one of India's most consequential political decisions in her memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', released today
In what is widely regarded as one of the most consequential political decisions in 21st-century India, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi initially ruled out becoming Prime Minister. However, after repeated appeals from her alliance partners, she briefly appeared…
In Her Memoir, Congress Leader Reveals Rahul And Priyanka Opposed Her Becoming Prime Minister
New Delhi: In taking arguably one of 21st century India’s most consequential decisions, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi went from completely rejecting the idea of taking up prime ministership to a feeble “theek hai” when alliance colleagues pressed her to take…
In her memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love," Sonia Gandhi reflects on her pivotal decision in 2004 to decline the Prime Minister's position, ultimately choosing Manmohan Singh instead.

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