‘Belonging’: How Sonia Gandhi’s Biography Counters BJP Allegations

New Delhi – "Belonging: A Journey of Love," the latest memoir of Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi, reached bookstores across the country on November 10, positioning itself as a strategic reply to repeated BJP allegations.

According to V. Gurunadham, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee vice‑president, the book arrives at a critical juncture, offering documented evidence of Gandhi’s conduct and confronting the narrative that the ruling party has tried to diminish.

J. B. Mather remarked that the memoir showcases Gandhi’s perseverance through personal tragedies, such as the assassinations of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi, and underscores her decision to reject a potential prime‑ministerial appointment, reinforcing her commitment to principle over power.

Abhishek Dutt pointed out that the text details how Gandhi navigated accusations from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Home Ministry while keeping the Congress’s moral high ground.

Spokesperson Surendra Rajpoot stressed that the book invites criticism but argues that factual storytelling, rather than partisan attacks, will shape public perception. He urged readers to explore the uncensored chapters that reveal Gandhi’s inner resolve and the strategic choices that have influenced Indian politics.

In sum, the memoir is framed by Congress leaders as both a personal chronicle and a political document aimed at neutralizing unfounded claims and restoring the leader’s image in the eyes of the electorate.