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Sonia Gandhi's birthday 2023: A celebrated legacy in Indian politics
Updated On: 05 December, 2023 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Born Edvige Antonia Albina Màino in 1946 in Lusiana, Italy, she later adopted the name Sonia after her marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India
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Sonia Gandhi, a prominent figure in Indian politics and the former president of the Indian National Congress (INC), celebrates her birthday on December 9th. Born Edvige Antonia Albina Màino in 1946 in Lusiana, Italy, she later adopted the name Sonia after her marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India.
Sonia Gandhi`s entry into Indian politics was marked by tragedy when her husband, Rajiv Gandhi, was assassinated in 1991. Initially reluctant to join the political arena, she found herself thrust into a leadership role within the Congress party due to the need for stability during a tumultuous time.
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