Sonia Gandhi was 'shocked' by Pranab Mukherjee's 'long-held desire' to be PM; his daughter asks why

Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has revealed in her memoir that she was 'shocked' to learn of Pranab Mukherjee's 'long-held desire' to become prime minister during a 2010 conversation. Mukherjee's daughter Sharmishtha has since responded, questioning Sonia's reaction and asserting that her father had every right to aspire for the top post.

The exchange highlights the complex political dynamics within the Congress party and the broader Indian political landscape.