Sonia Gandhi recalls pleading with Rajiv not to become PM after Indira’s assassination: ‘They will kill you’ Sonia said she was overwhelmed by anger and anguish at the prospect of Rajiv taking over as prime minister, fearing that he too could become a target. Updated on: Nov 7, 2026, 20:20:34 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Sonia Gandhi recalls pleading with Rajiv not to become PM after Indira’s assassination: ‘They will kill you’
Sonia Gandhi said she begged Rajiv Gandhi not to take the prime minister’s post after Indira’s murder, warning that he could become a target. She was overwhelmed by anger and fear for his safety. The remark highlights the political turmoil and danger that followed Indira’s death.
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