New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi highlighted that Maneka Gandhi was very motivated to secure a political position in the party following the death of her husband Sanjay Gandhi, but former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi refused as Maneka was too young for a major leadership role and needed to focus on raising her infant son.

In 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', Sonia Gandhi revealed that Maneka Gandhi's mother repeatedly urged the Congress party members to demand a political position for her daughter, following the death of Sanjay Gandhi. Indira Gandhi refused the demands, stating that there would be enough time to fulfil political dreams.

"Maneka's mother was believed to be encouraging those ...