Sonia Gandhi Announces Memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express, News18
Sonia Gandhi will publish her memoir, *Belonging: A Journey of Love*, on November 10, 2026, through Alfred A. Knopf. The book promises a personal account of her marriage into the Nehru‑Gandhi family, her 24‑year stint as president of the Indian National Congress, and why she declined the party’s offer to become Prime Minister. Gandhi, 79, recounts the assassinations of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi and how the grief propelled her into politics. The memoir also reflects on her Italian origins, Cambridge studies, and her view of the social and political changes witnessed over six decades in India. By providing a humanised narrative, she aims to shed light on the motivations and failings of her family, offering readers a rare glimpse beyond the public image.
Why it matters
The memoir gives stake‑holders and political observers a first‑hand perspective on key decisions that shaped the Congress party and India’s political landscape, potentially influencing how Sonia Gandhi’s legacy is evaluated. It may also inform voters about the personal sacrifices taken by the party’s leading figures.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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