Sonia Gandhi memoir: PRHI denies external pressure, cites ‘a particular issue’
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New Delhi 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".
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to revisit love, loss and her decision to decline India’s top job storyline 1 The publisher didn't disclose the contentious issue, citing "agreement and author confidentiality".
Penguin India drops Sonia Gandhi’s memoir over comments on PM, RSS and India-China ties Penguin India drops Sonia Gandhi’s memoir over comments on PM, RSS and India-China ties Indian publisher says it was its responsibility to ‘fact-check’; sources say Penguin’s legal team required changes that Ms.
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