HarperCollins India to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging,’ after Penguin row
One of the most anticipated political memoirs of our time, Belonging is a dramatic and deeply personal story of love, identity, duty and belonging, and offers a rare insider's view of India’s journey, HarperCollins India said in a post on social media on 4 September.
HarperCollins India has announced plans to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' in the country, following a dispute with Penguin India. The book, which is set to be released on November 10, 2026, is described as a "dramatic and deeply personal" account of love, identity, duty, and belonging. The memoir has faced hurdles in the past due to editorial changes and deletions that Gandhi was unwilling to make.
The Indian Express reported that Penguin India backed out due to these revisions, but Penguin Random House India has clarified that they are not the publisher of the book in India. Several Congress leaders have criticized Penguin Random House India for refusing to publish Gandhi's memoir, accusing the publisher of suppressing freedom of expression.
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot stated that publishing the book in its original form in India would be a matter of grave concern.
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