Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has officially stepped into the world of social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Making a grand and surprising digital debut, she shared a stunning glimpse of her upcoming memoir, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, in her very first post. Through a special video message, she relived the nostalgic memories of her first-ever meeting with former Prime Minister Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. She revealed that they first crossed paths at a Greek restaurant in England during their student days, recounting how she stumbled upon that cozy spot while searching for authentic Italian food.

In the emotional video, Sonia shared that the restaurant was quite popular among European and Indian students alike. She stated, “We managed to find that place. It was a Greek restaurant. A lot of students, Europeans of course, and Indians too used to go there to eat.” Elaborating further on their magical encounter, she added, “That was where I first met Rajiv. The very first time I saw him, I felt that this is the person I want to be with. Later, I found out that he felt exactly the same way.”

Sonia revealed that they were introduced through a common friend, after which they grew close as friends and started hanging out at parties together. Recalling those golden days, she said, “I remember a common friend introduced us. Then we became friends. Going to parties with friends, going out started happening. We even went to a Valentine’s Day party where there were lots of students.”

Sonia also opened up about her first impressions of Rajiv Gandhi, mentioning that his calm and composed demeanor was what charmed her the most. She expressed, “He looked very calm and gentle. Of course, he was very handsome, but that peaceful nature stood out the most. That touched my heart. I will never forget that first moment of meeting him.” For the unversed, Sonia Gandhi tied the knot with Rajiv Gandhi on February 25, 1968.

Prior to joining X, Sonia Gandhi also made her debut on Instagram on Thursday, where she shared her inaugural video giving fans a sneak peek into her upcoming book, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’. Sharing the teaser of her memoir, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to everyone. Her caption read, “Namaste to everyone, I am truly delighted to share this moment with all of you. This is the first glimpse of ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’.”

The post further described the book as a narrative of love, duty, loss, and finding a place of one’s own. From her childhood in war-torn Italy to her romance and eventual arrival in India, the memoir covers it all. It beautifully details how personal hardships transformed her and how her deep-rooted connection with the country blossomed over the years.