PoliticsPhoto: News18Sonia Gandhi Calls 1975 Emergency a Mistake, Comments on Sanjay Gandhi's Role
In her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' Sonia Gandhi described the 1975 Emergency as a mistake but did not blame Sanjay Gandhi alone. She said keeping Sanjay in check could have prevented much damage. Sonia noted others in the government also pressured for the Emergency. She recalled a dinner argument where Rajiv Gandhi advised Indira Gandhi to wait on declaring it, while Sanjay pushed for immediate action.
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