Penguin Random House India Denies External Pressure Regarding Sonia Gandhi's Upcoming Memoir

Penguin Random House India has officially denied facing any external pressure regarding the decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir, titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. The publisher stated that an impasse occurred over a specific issue during discussions, though they declined to disclose details citing author confidentiality. The controversy emerged after reports suggested the publisher requested changes to sections concerning the Prime Minister, the RSS, and India-China relations. While the Indian edition remains stalled, the international imprint Alfred A. Knopf confirmed the book will be released worldwide on November 10, reportedly including the contested sections. Several Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, have alleged that political pressure influenced the publisher's decision.