NEW DELHI: HarperCollins India stepped forward on Friday to publish former Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s highly anticipated memoir, titled “Belonging: A Journey of Love”. The development resolves weeks of publishing uncertainty after Penguin Random House India stepped aside from the domestic release due to unresolved editorial differences. Scheduled for release on November 10, 2026, the publisher maintained that the book provides a dramatic, personal narrative detailing love, identity, and duty alongside an insider perspective on modern political history.
The publication had drawn major political attention following the breakdown in talks between the author and Penguin Random House India. While opposition leaders raised concerns over freedom of expression and alleged political pressure regarding specific manuscript portions, the previous publishing house affirmed that the disagreement stemmed purely from standard editorial processes. HarperCollins India confirmed that the domestic distribution will align with the global launch date, ensuring the autobiography reaches readers without delay.
The forthcoming volume explores critical phases of Sonia Gandhi’s life, from her foreign origins and continuous public scrutiny to her leadership role as the longest-serving chief in the history of the Congress party. Readers will gain documented perspectives on her entry into active politics, her personal interventions during the 2004 general election, and the creation of the UPA coalition that governed for a decade. The narrative also reflects upon her working dynamics with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
