In her recently released memoir, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi recounts a conversation with senior party colleague Pranab Mukherjee in 2010, where he hinted at his long-held desire to become Prime Minister. Gandhi expressed surprise and shock over the suggestion, prompting criticism from Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha who questioned why such an ambition would come as a surprise given her father's extensive political experience. Sharmistha defended her father's ambition, stating that he had worked hard to achieve his success and should not be penalized for it. She also addressed Sonia's claims that Mukherjee never held her response against her, assuring her that he did not hold any grudges. The memoir, titled "Belonging: A Journey of Love", was released on Tuesday.