Penguin Random House India backs out of publishing Sonia Gandhi’s memoir: report
Now, several other publishers in India are in the race to publish and distribute the book
On August 28, 2026, it was reported that Penguin Random House India had decided not to publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir, titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. Industry sources revealed that the publisher and the author had disagreements over certain content, particularly Gandhi's perspectives on Prime Minister Narendra Modi from their official meetings, his approach towards India-China relations, as well as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its activities.
In response to these reports, Penguin Random House India clarified that they were not the publisher of 'Belonging' in India. Their statement, issued on the same day, stated that any assumption that they had declined to publish the book due to Gandhi's reluctance for editorial changes was not an accurate representation of the situation.
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