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Rahul Gandhi Praises Sonia Ahead of Memoir Release
Rahul Gandhi wrote a loving message to his mother, Sonia Gandhi.
He praised her for staying brave and dignified after his father Rajiv Gandhi died.
Rahul said that he and his sister Priyanka know how hard those years were for Sonia.
He was proud that Sonia decided to share her life story in a memoir.
The book is called "Belonging: A Journey of Love."
It will discuss her childhood, family, life in India and experiences in politics.
The publisher says the book will be released on November 10, although the India release date was not confirmed.
Rahul wrote the message on Rajiv Gandhi’s birthday and said he imagined his father looking proudly at Sonia.
Rahul Gandhi praised Sonia Gandhi’s courage and dignity in an emotional message on Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary.
He said he and Priyanka Gandhi understood the difficulties Sonia faced after Rajiv Gandhi’s death.
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," is scheduled for publication on November 10.
The book will cover Sonia’s childhood in Italy, marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, political life and decision to decline the prime ministership in 2004.
Rahul paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately posted a birthday tribute.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi wrote about his mother Sonia Gandhi; Rajiv Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Narendra Modi were also mentioned.
- What
- Rahul praised Sonia’s resilience and promoted her forthcoming memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love."
- Where
- Rahul and others paid floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi.
- When
- The message and tributes were reported on August 20, 2026, Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary; the memoir is scheduled for November 10.
- Why
- Rahul wanted to honor Sonia’s life and express pride in her decision to share her personal story.
Key facts
- Memoir
- "Belonging: A Journey of Love"
- Author
- Sonia Gandhi
- Scheduled publication
- November 10
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Penguin Random House
- India release date
- Not confirmed by Penguin Random House India
- Subjects
- Sonia Gandhi’s childhood in Italy, marriage to Rajiv Gandhi, personal losses, political life and 2004 decision to decline the prime ministership
- Tribute site
- Veer Bhumi, Rajiv Gandhi’s cremation memorial in New Delhi
Quotes
Rahul Gandhi
Indian politician and former Leader of Opposition, son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
“I last saw you and Papa together more than 35 years ago. Since the day Papa left, I have watched you face everything life threw at you with never‑ending courage and dignity. Only Priyanka and I really know what you have been through, and how difficult your life after Papa truly was.”
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“"I am happy, and so proud, that your story—"Belonging: A Journey of Love"—will finally be read by the millions of people who love you. I know how hard it was for someone as private as you to tell the world your beautiful story."”
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Alfred A. Knopf
Publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir
“"The memoir is a story of love, family and India, while highlighting Sonia Gandhi's decision to open up about her private life."”
wionews.com
Sources
'Since The Day Papa Left...': Rahul Gandhi Pens Heartfelt Note For Mother Sonia On Father Rajiv Gandhi's Birthday
‘Only Priyanka and I know…’: Rahul Gandhi’s emotional note to mother Sonia on her upcoming memoir
I can see Papa smiling proudly at his beautiful Sonia: Rahul
'Papa looking down proudly': Rahul Gandhi pens emotional note to Sonia ahead of memoir release
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