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# **Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his long-held desire to become Prime Minister during a 2010 conversation with then party chief Sonia Gandhi.**

A statement by post author, said on 2026-11-10. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.

> *Cong's Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his 'long-held desire' to become PM during a 2010 conversation with then party chief Sonia Gandhi...*

deccanheraldnewsPublished 2026-11-10 [ Read source](https://t.me/deccanheraldnews/177573)

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