Sonia Gandhi Announces Memoir Release Date on X

Sonia Gandhi announced on X that her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love will be released on 10 November 2026. The Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson posted a nearly two‑minute video on Saturday, 24 October 2026, recalling how she first met Rajiv Gandhi at the Varsity Restaurant, a small Greek eatery in Cambridge. In the clip she described the restaurant as a hub for European and Indian students, noting that food in England was limited and she was searching for Italian‑style dishes. A common friend introduced the two, after which they became friends, attended parties and even a Valentine’s gathering together. Gandhi said she felt an instant love for Rajiv and sensed the feeling was mutual; she highlighted his gentle demeanor and good looks as qualities that stayed with her. The video also showed photographs of the couple and the Cambridge restaurant. Her post marks her first ever activity on X, although she joined the platform in February 2013; it follows her Instagram debut two days earlier. The memoir will trace her life from early years to the present, offering personal memories of her late husband and their shared experiences. ## Context The announcement reflects a rare personal use of social media by senior Indian politicians, combining nostalgia with a promotional push for a forthcoming book that will add to the documented history of the Gandhi family.