Bound to be 'tamasha' when my book comes out; my turn to tell my story: Sonia Gandhi
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi announced that her memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' will be released on November 10, stating there will be 'tamasha' (drama) when it comes out. In a video, she expressed her desire to tell her own story, as much of what has been written about her by others was 'invented or exaggerated.' She also hinted at her initial opposition to her husband becoming Prime Minister.
Why it matters
This memoir from a prominent political figure is expected to offer new insights into Indian political history, personal experiences, and potentially controversial events, generating significant public and media interest. It could reshape narratives surrounding her life and the Congress party.
Bound to be 'tamasha' when my book comes out; my turn to tell my story: Sonia Gandhi left In the 1.28-minute video, Ms. Gandhi is seen sifting through the pages of her memoir and thinking aloud, “I don’t know if I should tell the whole story,” she says. Photo: X/@SoniaGandhi https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/pyqx7p/article71632459.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Screenshot%202026-10-27%20202838.png "There’s bound to be some tamasha when this book comes out. After all, others have spent decades telling my 'story', now it’s my turn," says former Congress president New Delhi Others have spent decades telling her story, and now it's her turn, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), adding with a smile that there is bound to be some "tamasha" when her memoir comes out next month. In her second post on X after she joined the social media platform last week, Ms.
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