‘We Fell in Love with Him’: Sonia Gandhi on First Son Who Died After Birth | Capital TV

In her new book titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', senior Indian politician Sonia Gandhi has opened up about a personal tragedy from her past. She revealed that she went into labor two months before her actual due date and gave birth to her first son prematurely on January 18, 1969. Tragically, the newborn infant survived for only a few hours after birth before passing away. Reflecting on the painful experience, she shared deep emotional details about the brief time they spent with the child, noting how they instantly fell in love with him. This poignant revelation provides a rare glimpse into the personal lives of the Gandhi family during their early years in India, highlighting a heart-wrenching chapter that remained largely private for decades until now.