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With his mother Sonia Gandhi’s memoir set to hit the stands later this year, leader Of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has said he is proud that it would be read by the millions who love her and he knows how hard it was for someone as private as her to tell the world her beautiful story.
Sonia Gandhi will come out with her memoir this November in which she will be sharing her intimate story of marrying into one of India’s most powerful political families, the tragedy of losing her husband Rajiv Gandhi that threw her into the “public world of politics” and turning down prime ministership in 2004, among other things.
Belonging: A Journey of Love will hit stands on November 10, publisher Alfred A Knopf, an an American imprint of Penguin Random House, announced on Tuesday. Penguin Random House India, however, has not confirmed the date of release of the book in India.
In his message posted on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Mama, 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.”
Mama,
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… pic.twitter.com/OYumcZ2hnC
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 20, 2026
“Only Priyanka and I really know what you have been through, and how difficult your life after Papa truly was,” Rahul Gandhi said.
“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,” he said.
Today, on his birthday, Rahul Gandhi said he can see “Papa smiling and looking down proudly at his beautiful Sonia”. Rajiv Gandhi was born on this day in 1944.
Earlier in the day , Rahul Gandhi paid an emotional tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and vowed to uphold the late leader’s ideals of unity and democracy.
In a post on X, Citing Rajiv’s legacy of unity and democratic principles, he promised to keep working for a progressive and united nation.
भारतीयों के बीच सद्भावना, हर दिल में करुणा और, हर नागरिक को न्याय और लोकतंत्र में समान अधिकार..
पापा, आपकी ये सीख मेरी शक्ति है और आपकी यादें मेरी हिम्मत। आपके सपनों का भारत बनाने का संकल्प हमेशा मेरा मार्गदर्शन करता रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/YsXEFO05Ur
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 20, 2026
Rahul Gandhi said, “Harmony among Indians, compassion in every heart, and equal rights to justice and democracy for every citizen.”
Recalling his father’s teachings, he said, “Papa, this teaching of yours is my strength and your memories are my courage. The resolve to build the India of your dreams will always continue to guide me.”
