Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Sonia Gandhi memoir welcomed by BJP amid truth demands
Sonia Gandhi is writing a memoir about her life and political journey.
The book is called “Belonging: A Journey of Love.”
It will be published on November 10 by Alfred A. Knopf.
It will describe her journey from a small town in Italy to Indian politics.
It will also discuss love, loss and political duty.
BJP leader Ram Kadam said he welcomed the book but wanted it to tell what he considers the full truth about the former government.
Congress leader Pawan Khera praised Gandhi’s strength and service to the country.
The two parties therefore welcomed the book for different reasons.
Alfred A. Knopf will publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, “Belonging: A Journey of Love,” on November 10.
The book is described as a personal account of Gandhi’s journey from Italy to a position of power in Indian politics.
BJP MLA Ram Kadam welcomed the memoir but urged Gandhi to write candidly about the Manmohan Singh government.
Kadam alleged that the prime minister functioned like a “puppet” and called for disclosures about corruption during that period.
Congress leader Pawan Khera highlighted Gandhi’s personal losses, political struggles and contribution to keeping India united.
- Who
- Sonia Gandhi is the memoir’s author; BJP leader Ram Kadam and Congress leader Pawan Khera commented on it.
- What
- Gandhi’s memoir, “Belonging: A Journey of Love,” is scheduled for publication.
- When
- The book is scheduled to be published on November 10.
- Where
- The memoir traces Gandhi’s journey from Italy to Indian politics; the reactions were reported from New Delhi.
- Why
- The book is intended to recount Gandhi’s personal life, losses and political experiences, prompting differing political expectations.
Congress’s praise
BJP’s demand for disclosure
Purpose and focus of the memoir
Congress’s praise
Congress leader Pawan Khera described the book as a life journey shaped by personal loss, political obstacles and Gandhi’s contribution to national unity.
BJP’s demand for disclosure
BJP leader Ram Kadam said the book should also discuss alleged political failures and corruption during the period associated with the Manmohan Singh government.
Manmohan Singh’s leadership
Congress’s praise
The Congress response focused on Gandhi’s endurance and public contribution rather than accepting BJP’s characterization of the former prime minister’s role.
BJP’s demand for disclosure
Kadam urged Gandhi to write that Manmohan Singh functioned like a “puppet,” with control allegedly exercised from 10 Janpath.
- Book
- “Belonging: A Journey of Love”
- Author
- Sonia Gandhi
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Publication date
- November 10
- BJP response
- Ram Kadam welcomed the memoir while urging candid disclosures about the Manmohan Singh government.
- Congress response
- Pawan Khera emphasized Gandhi’s personal sacrifices and contribution to keeping the country united.