The Economic Times

'Kept my Italian passport because it was part of me': Sonia Gandhi recounts renouncing Italian citizenship in memoir

Sonia Gandhi detailed her experience of renouncing her Italian citizenship and adopting Indian nationality in her memoir. She described the emotional process of surrendering her passport, which symbolized part of her identity. Over time, she felt increasingly disconnected from her life in Italy and embraced her life in India. The renunciation was emphasized by the Italian embassy official, highlighting the permanence of her decision.