Penguin India drops Sonia Gandhi memoir

The New Indian Express reports that Penguin Random House India has withdrawn from publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love after the author refused proposed editorial changes and deletions to a section of the text. According to the report, HarperCollins India is now close to finalising a deal to handle the Indian publication and distribution. The article notes that the international release on November 10 through Alfred A Knopf is not expected to be affected.

Hindustan Times reports that Penguin Random House India has decided against publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love after a disagreement over requested editorial changes and deletions that the author rejected. The report notes that HarperCollins is now close to finalising an agreement to publish the book in India, while the international release on November 10 through Alfred A Knopf remains scheduled. The article also mentions previous book disputes involving the publisher and details shared by Rahul Gandhi about the memoir.

Penguin Random House India says publication of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in India stalled after it and the author’s representatives reached an impasse over a “particular issue” during normal editorial review. The publisher denies any external pressure and says it was keen to publish the book, while Congress leaders including Ashok Gehlot and Kamal Nath have raised concerns about possible political interference. The memoir’s worldwide edition is scheduled for November 10, but its Indian release remains unresolved.

Penguin Random House India says talks over Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love broke down over a “particular issue,” and the publisher denies any outside pressure. The article says the book will still be released worldwide on November 10 by Alfred A. Knopf, while the Indian publication has fallen through. It also reports concerns from Congress leaders and other political questions about whether sensitive references influenced the dispute.

Penguin Random House India says its deal to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in India collapsed over one unresolved “particular issue” reached during the normal editorial process. PRHI denies outside pressure, says the manuscript was a “hard-won acquisition,” and says Gandhi’s team later chose not to proceed. The book, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is due worldwide on November 10 through Alfred A. Knopf, while the exact disagreement remains confidential.