Penguin India won’t publish Sonia Gandhi’s book, had asked for ‘changes’ which author rejected

Penguin Random House India has decided not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoirs, titled "Belonging: a Journey of Love." The decision came after the company sought certain "editorial changes and deletions" in the manuscript, which Gandhi rejected. The book, scheduled for release on November 10, was initially announced by US-based Alfred A Knopf, with a print run of 100,000 copies.

Known as Gandhi's most personal and definitive account of her life, the memoirs have been described as a "riveting memoir by one of the world’s most prominent women leaders." Knopf has praised the book for its rich engagement with the theme of love, family, and Indian history. Despite PRHI's statement denying that they pulled the book due to the author's refusal of changes, the publisher has maintained its willingness to publish the memoirs.