Controversy Erupts Over Publication of Sonia Gandhi’s Autobiography ‘Belonging’

A controversy has surfaced over the proposed publication of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography, ‘Belonging’. Penguin India has clarified that the book is not being published by its Indian publishing division. The clarification comes amid reports that the publication was put on hold after Sonia Gandhi reportedly declined requests for certain changes and deletions in the manuscript.

The reports have triggered discussions over editorial freedom, authorial control and the publishing process. Penguin India has stated that providing editorial guidelines to authors and carrying out fact-checking are part of its responsibilities as a publisher. Further details regarding the book’s publication and its final status are awaited.