Sonia Gandhi reveals Pranab Mukherjee once hinted at his desire for PM post

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has revealed in her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, that former leader Pranab Mukherjee once hinted at his desire to become Prime Minister. During a 2010 conversation, Mukherjee suggested to Gandhi that it might be time for a change in leadership at the top. Gandhi addressed allegations that she acted as a <b>backseat driver</b> during the UPA government. She clarified that she maintained a clear distinction between her role as party president and Manmohan Singh's authority as Prime Minister, ensuring she respected his position to avoid any political misunderstandings. The 526-page memoir highlights an <b>unspoken division of responsibility</b> between the party and the government Gandhi explains that she focused on party affairs while deferring to Dr.