​Sonia Gandhi Makes Debut on X, Recalls Falling in Love With Rajiv Gandhi at a Greek Restaurant in Cambridge

In her debut post on social media platform X, senior Congress leader and Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi shared a nostalgic reflection on her love story with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, offering a glimpse into her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.

​A Chance Encounter in Cambridge

​Recalling how their path first crossed in Cambridge, England, Sonia Gandhi explained that she had been searching for places serving food closer to what she was accustomed to.

​”Food in England in those days was awful. In those days, you didn’t have so many restaurants, you know, like you have today,” she recalled.

​Her search led her to the Varsity Restaurant, a Greek eatery popular among European and Indian students. It was there that a mutual friend introduced her to Rajiv Gandhi, sparking an instant connection.

​Instant Connection and Lasting Impression

​Looking back at their initial meeting, Sonia Gandhi shared how deeply she was struck by Rajiv’s personality and warmth.

​”When I first met him, I felt almost immediately that, you know, he was someone I would really love to be with. And, of course, I learned that it was the same for him,” she noted.

​”He was a very gentle-looking person. Of course, he was very good-looking, but that gentleness came through. So that was something which really touched me and struck me. So that, of course, I’ll never forget,” she added.

​The two developed a close friendship, attending parties, sightseeing, and student gatherings like a Valentine’s party together before marrying in 1968.

​Memoir Release Date

​Sharing the video post alongside archival photographs, Sonia Gandhi written: “In a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge my journey of love began. Rajiv and I created a world filled with love, laughter and memories. On 10th November, I share that world with you.”

​Her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is scheduled to release worldwide on November 10, 2026, offering readers an intimate look into her personal journey, family life, and transition into politics.