Little known facts about Congress chief Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi is one of the most well-known faces in the corridors of Indian politics. Her strong persona has given her a place in the Forbes Magazine's most powerful people list. This lady with an impeccable style statement and flawless personality has a reserved side to her as well. This side of her might not be known by many. Unlike her political life, the Sonia Gandhi inside the walls of her residence is a very little known person.Here we give you a glimpse into certain less known aspects of the leading lady of India:• The very neatly and stylishly dressed Sonia keeps her house and surroundings very tidy. She often does the dusting herself.• Her days are already planned and packed with important meetings. She prefers starting her day early at six and ends at midnight. • Everyone has seen her magnificently managing the Congress party but not many would know that she is an excellent manager when it comes to cooking food. Her sumptuous pasta was her mother-in-law's favorite delicacies. • Sonia is a fitness freak and follows a strict Yoga regime to maintain a good health. • Munshi Premchand's novels remain Sonia's all time favorite picks. With a classy taste of books, Godaan is Sonia's most preferred one. • Sonia has attained a degree in oil painting conservation. • Her fondness for sarees is very evident. Mostly her sarees are handloom made and specially picked by her daughter Priyanka.• Following her strict diet and yoga regime, Sonia often has to let go off pastas and pizzas. But something she cannot avoid is Coffee in winters. While campaigning for elections she prefers following a simple diet and having Dal and Roti. • In her early days in India, Sonia was often seen with her husband as a pillion on Rajiv's Lambretta scooter. The couple often took their mother Indira out for Ice-cream. • Pregnant Sonia was spotted receiving Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his first visit to India after Bangladesh was formed. She accompanied her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi. The very next day Sonia gave birth to her second child Priyanka. • Sonia being a loving family member and a caring friend, she never misses out on anyone's birthday. She wishes all her near and dear ones. • She only finds some time for herself on Sundays. She prefers reserving that time for her grandchildren. Let's have a look at some of her interesting photographs: