Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ set for November 10 launch

Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love" will hit shelves on November 10, 2026. HarperCollins India will publish and distribute the book across the country, while Alfred A. Knopf will handle the international edition on the same day. The memoir is billed as a personal account that offers an insider view of India’s political journey. Penguin Random House India announced on August 28, 2026 that it would not publish the autobiography, citing disagreements over passages about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his handling of India‑China relations, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s activities. The publishing row has sparked national discussion, with many noting the sensitivity of political commentary in memoirs. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Gandhi spoke about belonging, politics, love, leadership and India’s democracy, and described her reluctant, transformative shift from personal grief to political duty. ## Context Memoirs by senior political figures often draw intense scrutiny, especially when they comment on current leaders or contentious issues. Disputes between authors and publishers over such content are not unusual, and they can influence how a book reaches the public.