Sonia Gandhi's memoir ‘Belonging’ to be published by HarperCollins on Nov 10
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' will be published by HarperCollins India on November 10 after a deal with Penguin Random House fell through. The dispute reportedly centered on Gandhi's refusal to edit references to political figures and sensitive geopolitical issues.
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The controversy highlights the intersection of political influence, editorial independence, and the publishing industry in India.
HarperCollins India will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love,’ in India on November 10, it announced on Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty over the book’s domestic release.HT last week reported Gandhi’s book deal with Penguin Random House India (PRHI) fell through as she refused to make changes or deletions of references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s ideological fount, and Chinese intrusions into India. Gandhi, 79, maintained it is her story and there was no question of allowing any distortions to her telling of her life.In a statement on social media, HarperCollins India called the book one of the most anticipated political memoirs of our time.
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