Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi The original name is Sonia Mino. She was born on December 9, 1946 in a traditional Roman Catholic family in Orbassano, near the town of Turin, Italy. She studied English, French and Russian languages at Cambridge University in England. While she was studying English language, Rahul Gandhi was introduced. They love each other.
Bio | |
| Real Name | Sonia Gandhi |
| Given Name | Sonia |
| Family Name | Gandhi |
| name in native language | Antonia Edvige Albina Maino (Italian) |
| Date of Birth | 9-Dec-46 |
| Age (as of May 2019) | 73 |
| Nationality | Italy:1983,India:1983 to Now |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Place of Birth | Lusiana |
| Education | University of Cambridge |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 4" (163 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 138 lbs (64 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sisters | Two Sisters |
| Marital Status | Widowed |
| Spouse | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Childrens | Son- Rahul Gandhi (Indian member of Parliament) Daughter- Priyanka Gandhi (Indian Politician) |
Career | |
| Profession | Politician |
| Net Worth | 2.5 Billion USD |
| position held | President of the Indian National Congress (14 March 1998 -16 December 2017) Leader of the Opposition (19 March 1998-22 May 2004) |
| Favourite Food | Ice-Creams, Salads |
| Favorite Politician | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Hobbies | Traveling, Reading, Cooking, Yoga, Interest in Modern Art |
On February 25, 1968, she was married to Rajiv Gandhi’s in delhi, as Indira Gandhi-Feroz Gandhi was also married the same day.
Sonia Gandhi led the UPA government as chairman of the National Advisory Council, after death of Rajiv Gandhi’s. The party direction was directed to the party as the party president.
She wrote ‘Rajiv’ and ‘Rajiv’s World’ two books. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi between 1922 and 1964 edited and published two volumes of ‘Freedoms Dotter’ and ‘To Alone, Two Together’. She has two children named Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Sonia Gandhi went to Cambridge University in 1965. Rajiv Gandhi, who was still in mechanical engineering, was unaware of her. They love in the first sight. Sonia’s family members did not agree to their marriage because Rajiv Gandhi was a Hindu, descendant of a powerful political family.
When Rajiv Gandhi was prime minister between 1984-1991 (shortly as a Lok Sabha leader), he along with Sonia Gandhi traveled abroad. He was working in the parliamentary constituency of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. Health camps and public entertainment programs. After the assassination of Rajiv, she founded a voluntary foundation in the name of Rajiv Gandhi.
Interesting Facts:
*Sonia Gandhi is a good football player in school days. Before the wedding, She stayed with the Bachchan family in Wellington Crisent House.
* She got married on On January 26, 1968*Sonia does know Hindi by the wedding time. She learned Hindi at home and then went to the Institute.
* Interest in Indian Handloom and Handwriting Study Folk and classical music are preferred.
