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He tends to look away: Sonia Gandhi on rare interactions with PM Modi in new memoir

What happened
Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveals she has had almost no personal interactions with PM Narendra Modi, with their encounters limited to formal greetings at official gatherings. Gandhi claims PM Modi generally avoids eye contact with her. Their interactions are largely restricted to exchanging a formal 'namaste'.
Why it matters
The limited personal interactions between Sonia Gandhi and PM Narendra Modi may reflect their long-standing political rivalry. The relationship between the two leaders is of public interest due to their positions of power. The nature of their interactions may be seen as significant in the context of Indian politics.
Key facts
- Sonia Gandhi is Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson
- PM Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India
- Their interactions are largely formal
- They exchange a formal 'namaste' when face-to-face
- PM Modi generally avoids eye contact with Gandhi.
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