Sonia Gandhi’s memoir offers candid view of personal loss and India’s politics
The Guardian reported that Sonia Gandhi’s new memoir, Belonging, provides a strikingly candid account of her journey from a small town in Italy to the…
The Guardian reported that Sonia Gandhi’s new memoir, Belonging, provides a strikingly candid account of her journey from a small town in Italy to the highest echelons of power in India. The book covers the assassinations of her husband and mother‑in‑law and describes press stonewalling under Prime Minister Modi, offering what the outlet calls “an insider’s account of India’s political evolution.”
In the memoir Gandhi says her life has been “all for love,” linking her personal story to the nation’s history. The veteran Congress leader, who has long guarded her private world, opens up for the first time about the extraordinary twists and turns that have unfolded in public view.
The Guardian’s Hannah Ellis‑Petersen conducted a rare in‑person interview with Gandhi, and an excerpt from the book is available on the newspaper’s website. The memoir, titled Belonging, is presented as a deepening reflection on the political divide that has shaped contemporary India.
Why it matters
The memoir gives readers insight into key events that have shaped modern Indian politics through the perspective of a prominent leader.
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- India · Asia
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- The Guardian
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- Sonia Gandhi, Belonging, Modi, Rajiv Gandhi
- Section
- Politics
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