Penguin Random House India has dismissed reports claiming that it withdrew from publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir, “Belonging: A Journey of Love in India,” after she allegedly refused to accept editorial changes. The publishing house issued a public clarification stating that it is not the publisher of the memoir and that media reports suggesting it decided against releasing the book due to disagreements with the author are inaccurate. The statement was shared on the company’s official social media account to address the growing speculation surrounding the book.

The controversy began after reports claimed that Penguin Random House India had sought revisions and deletions in the manuscript, and that the memoir was dropped when those suggested edits were not accepted. Responding to these claims, the publisher said such reports do not reflect the actual circumstances. It emphasized that any suggestion linking the company to the decision not to publish the memoir is incorrect, as it has no publishing role in the project. The clarification aims to dispel confusion that spread widely following the circulation of the reports.

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir has attracted significant public and political attention as it is expected to chronicle her personal life, political journey, and decades-long association with India and the Congress party. While Penguin Random House India has denied involvement in the publication, the company has not disclosed who the actual publisher of the memoir is. With speculation continuing, readers and political observers are now awaiting further clarification regarding the book’s publication plans and its official release date.