Sonia Gandhi and her family: A trip down the memory lane

New Delhi, Nov 10: In last 65 years of independent India's history, if there is any one family which has played the most crucial role in deciding the destiny of this nation then it's Nehru-Gandhi family, without an iota of doubt.Nehru –Gandhi family is the unofficial first family of the country. The aura created around this family has almost mesmerized the common populace and this is one reason why this family has ruled this country both de-jure and de-facto.The lineage starts with legendary Motilal Nehru and extends to Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Menaka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Varun Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra.Sonia Gandhi has succeeded in keeping the family flag high despite all odds that came in her way. Let's have a look at some of rare photographs relating to Sonia and her family.Sonia Gandhi with baby Rahul and school kidsRahul,Sonia Gandhi,Priyanka, Rajiv Gandhi and Gyani Jail SinghRajiv, Sonia, Rahul and PriyankaSonia with young Rahul and priyankaRahul, Sonia and kidsRahul with nephewsRajiv, Sonia and kidsRajiv and Sonia gandhi with kidsHappier times: Sonia with hubby and kidsIndira Gandhi with baby RahulSonia, Rahul and PriyankaRajiv and SoniaNewly wed PriyankaSonia and PriyankaSonia Gandhi with kidsSonia GandhiRajiv and Sonia GandhiRajiv and Sonia marriage in presence of Indira GandhiRahul and Sonia at the time of their marriage registryRahul and Sonia GandhiIndira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and PriyankaRajiv Gandhi with his bride Sonia GandhiSonia and Rajiv GandhiSonia, Rajiv and Indira GandhiThose days: Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi