What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?
Summary
Sonia Gandhi, a key figure in Indian politics and former president of the Congress party, is publishing her memoir titled *Belonging: A Journey of Love*. The book details her personal and political life, including her marriage into the Gandhi family and her experiences with loss and power in India’s political landscape. The memoir is set to release in November and has sparked a dispute over alleged political pressure on its publication in India.Key Facts
- Sonia Gandhi became president of the Congress party in 1998 and led it for nearly three decades.
- She is Italian-born and married Rajiv Gandhi, former prime minister of India.
- Her memoir covers her life from childhood in Italy to her political career in India.
- The book reveals personal losses, such as the assassination of her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi and husband Rajiv Gandhi.
- Sonia Gandhi did not become prime minister despite her party’s support and instead chose Manmohan Singh for the role.
- The memoir aims to share her "heart’s journey" through joys and hardships.
- Penguin Random House India faced accusations of political pressure to change parts of the book, which the publisher denies.
- The book is published by Alfred A Knopf in the US and William Collins in the UK.
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