Sonia Gandhi reminisces about first encounter with Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge Greek eatery

Sonia Gandhi posted a video on her official X handle on October 24, 2026, recalling how she first met former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge. She said he was very good looking and gentle, qualities that left a lasting impression. In the video she explained that at the time there were few restaurants offering food similar to the Italian dishes she preferred, so she and other students often went to that Greek place, popular with European and Indian students alike. A common friend introduced the two, after which they became friends, attended parties together and explored local sights, including a Valentine party crowded with students. Gandhi described the meeting as the start of a “world filled with love, laughter and memories,” and noted that she would share that world with her followers on November 10. She highlighted how the simple setting of the Cambridge eatery sparked a relationship that later shaped Indian politics. ## Context The recollection underscores how personal connections formed during university years can influence public life, a pattern seen in many political families worldwide.