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Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir ‘Belonging’ Gets New Publisher, HarperCollins India to Release Book
HarperCollins India has confirmed that Sonia Gandhi’s much-anticipated memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love will be published in India on November 10, 2026.
New Delhi: clong-awaited memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love has found a new publisher for the Indian market. HarperCollins India announced on Friday that it will publish and distribute the book in India, with the release scheduled for November 10, 2026.
The announcement comes days after Penguin Random House India clarified that it would not be publishing the memoir in India.
HarperCollins described the book as a deeply personal account covering themes of love, identity, duty and belonging, while also presenting Sonia Gandhi’s perspective on major social and political changes witnessed during her decades in India.
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Penguin Random House Clarifies Its Position
The change in publisher follows a controversy surrounding the memoir’s proposed Indian publication.
Penguin Random House India had earlier said that it was not the publisher of the book in India. Reports had suggested that the publisher withdrew after disagreements over editorial changes to the manuscript.
However, the company rejected that interpretation.
Penguin Random House India said it had remained interested in publishing the book but stressed that fact-checking and making editorial recommendations are standard parts of the publishing process.
The publisher later issued another clarification, saying there had been an impasse over a particular issue during discussions with the author. It did not disclose details, citing confidentiality surrounding its discussions with Sonia Gandhi.
The company also denied that external pressure had influenced its position.
When Will Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Be Released?
HarperCollins India has announced November 10, 2026, as the Indian publication date for Belonging: A Journey of Love.
The memoir is being released internationally through Alfred A. Knopf, a major American publishing imprint associated with Penguin Random House.
The book’s India release has attracted considerable attention because of Sonia Gandhi’s prominent role in Indian public life and the possibility that the memoir will offer her personal account of events spanning several decades.
What Is ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ About?
According to the material released about the book, Belonging examines Sonia Gandhi’s life, family, political journey and experiences in India.
Sonia Gandhi has said the memoir reflects on her family’s public life while also exploring their personal motivations, actions and human vulnerabilities.
The book reportedly covers a period of roughly six decades of her life in India, including major political and social changes she witnessed.
One of the defining periods discussed is expected to be the transformation of her personal life following the assassination of her mother-in-law, Indira Gandhi, in 1984.
Her husband, Rajiv Gandhi, subsequently became Prime Minister and was assassinated in 1991.
Sonia Gandhi’s Entry Into Politics
Sonia Gandhi has described personal tragedy and loss as major factors that eventually pushed her into public life.
She had largely maintained a private life before becoming increasingly involved in politics following the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.
She later became a central figure in the Congress party and served as its president for an extended period.
Despite being offered the opportunity to become prime minister after the Congress-led alliance came to power in 2004, Sonia Gandhi declined the post.
The Congress subsequently lost power to Narendra Modi-led BJP in the 2014 general election.
Why Is the Memoir Generating Interest?
The memoir is attracting attention not only because Sonia Gandhi is a major political figure, but also because it is expected to provide a personal account of events involving one of India’s most influential political families.
Its publication could shed light on Sonia Gandhi’s experiences, her relationship with political life and her perspective on several major developments that shaped modern India.
The book’s transition between publishers in India has also added to the interest surrounding its eventual release.
With HarperCollins India now confirmed as the Indian publisher, the memoir is set for publication on November 10, 2026.
FAQ
Who will publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in India
HarperCollins India will publish Belonging: A Journey of Love in the Indian market.
When will Sonia Gandhi’s memoir be released in India
The Indian edition is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026.
What is the name of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir?
The memoir is titled Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Was Penguin Random House India originally linked to the book?
Penguin Random House India had been associated with the proposed Indian publication but later clarified that it would not be the publisher in India.
Why did Penguin Random House India not publish the memoir?
Reports suggested disagreements over editorial changes, but Penguin Random House India disputed that explanation and said the discussions reached an impasse over a particular issue. It did not disclose the details.
What does Sonia Gandhi’s memoir cover?
The book is described as a personal account of Sonia Gandhi’s life, family, identity and experiences in India, including major social and political changes she witnessed over several decades.
Who is publishing the memoir internationally?
The book is being released internationally through Alfred A. Knopf.
Why is the book significant?
Sonia Gandhi has been a major figure in Indian politics for decades, and the memoir is expected to provide her personal perspective on her life, family and political experiences.
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