Archive · 20 Aug 2026
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."
- When
- The message and tributes were reported on August 20, 2026, Rajiv Gandhi’s 82nd birth anniversary; the memoir is scheduled for November 10.
- Where
- Rahul and others paid floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi.
- Why
- Rahul wanted to honor Sonia’s life and express pride in her decision to share her personal story.
- 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
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