- Refused to immerse the baby in the river
- Also relive the sentimental memories of Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi
- Indira Gandhi left the tour halfway and reached the hospital
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi (Sonia Gandhi) In his book 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', a very painful incident in his life has been revealed. She and her husband, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, lost their first child within a few years of their marriage. The newborn baby died just a few hours after birth. It was difficult for both of them to bear the shock of this incident.
While narrating these memories, Sonia Gandhi has described the sadness of that time, the support of the family and the painful moments of saying goodbye to the baby.
According to Sonia Gandhi's book, she gave birth to a son on 18 January 1969. The delivery was premature. This incident happened about a year before the birth of Rahul Gandhi. During the pregnancy, there was an atmosphere of happiness in the Gandhi family. However, within hours of the baby's birth, the situation took an unexpected turn and the family's joy turned to sorrow.
And within a few hours the news came that he was not in the world
Sonia Gandhi wrote in the book that after the birth of the baby, she heard its first voice. He was then kept in an incubator. After some time, Rajiv Gandhi took him to show the baby. The baby looked healthy. They clearly remembered his thick black hair and long, delicate fingers.
She and Rajiv Gandhi fell in love with the baby at first sight. However, a few hours later, the doctor gave them the sad news that the baby was no longer in this world.
While describing this incident, Sonia Gandhi has expressed the severity of the shock that came over her. After hearing that the baby had died, it was impossible for them to believe this reality. She was repeatedly asking the question why exactly this happened. We and Rajiv Gandhi were totally exhausted by this incident. He has mentioned that the hearts of both were filled with sorrow.
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Indira Gandhi left the tour halfway and reached the hospital
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi gave great emotional support to Sonia and Rajiv Gandhi on this difficult occasion. As soon as he came to know about the incident, he left his official tour halfway and reached the hospital. At that time Indira Gandhi herself was also distressed by this incident. His eyes were red and swollen. Sonia Gandhi recalled in the book that he took both of them close and gave them courage by staying with them for a long time.
Rajiv Gandhi was also mentally shocked by this incident. That too had shed tears with Sonia Gandhi. The pain of losing a child was unbearable for both of them. In such a situation, the emotional support given by Indira Gandhi became important for him.
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The baby was refused to be immersed in the river
Sonia Gandhi has also mentioned in the book the occasion of saying goodbye to the first child. According to the tradition of that time, it was advised to immerse the body of the newborn baby in the river. However, Sonia Gandhi categorically rejected this suggestion. It was not acceptable for them to say goodbye to their baby like this.
After several discussions in the family, it was finally decided to bury the baby in Feroze Gandhi's farmhouse in Mehrauli area of South Delhi. Making this decision was extremely painful; But Sonia Gandhi has written that there is no other option.
Even after this incident, Sonia and Rajiv Gandhi used to visit the place often. They used to stay for some time near the place where the baby was buried. They used to remember their baby by placing a flower near the bougainvillea plant there.
Sonia Gandhi's book sheds light on a rarely discussed emotional episode in her personal life. Along with many important events in political life, he has presented the joys and sorrows of personal life and memories connected with family in this book.