V.D. Satheesan receives Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, recalls learning from her leadership

Sharing the news, Satheesan recalled Sonia Gandhi’s years as Congress president and Chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), describing her leadership as one marked by quiet strength and unwavering commitment to the party.

Satheesan said that he was a young MLA and party worker during those years and had the opportunity to learn from her leadership. He noted that her life offered important lessons on the role of empathy in politics and the values that should guide public service.

"Her life reminds us that empathy is the true foundation of politics and that real leadership is rooted in compassion, duty and quiet courage," he said, describing Sonia Gandhi as an enduring inspiration for young Indians aspiring to serve with integrity.

Satheesan also expressed surprise on learning that the photograph featured on the cover of the memoir was taken by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in Turin in 1966.

The memoir, as described by Satheesan, offers a personal account of love, loss and belonging. He said he was looking forward to reading the book and exploring the personal journey shared by Sonia Gandhi.

The post reflected his admiration for Sonia Gandhi's contribution to the Congress party and her influence on a generation of party leaders and workers.