Sonia Gandhi memoir: PRHI denies external pressure, cites ‘a particular issue’
Penguin Random House India has denied that external political pressure caused the cancellation of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, 'Belonging'. The publisher stated that the decision resulted from an impasse over a specific, confidential issue.
Why it matters
The situation touches on concerns regarding freedom of expression and potential censorship in the Indian publishing industry.
Maintaining that there was no external pressure behind its decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Penguin Random House India on Monday (August 31, 2026) said there was an impasse over “a particular issue” during discussions on the "Belonging: A Journey of Love" .
The article balances the publisher's denial with the allegations made by political figures.
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