Sonia Gandhi reveals why she consciously spoke in Hindi to her children

Senior Congress leader <b>Sonia Gandhi</b> has revealed that choosing to speak in Hindi rather than English or Italian with her children, Rahul and Priyanka, was a conscious decision. In her memoir titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', she explained that she initially practiced the language to hone her skills and out of a deep desire to be accepted and belong. While the children later picked up English at school and Italian during holidays with their grandparents, Gandhi noted the stark social realities of acceptance. She eventually found broader acceptance outside her immediate family circle as detailed in the book.