The autobiography of Sonia Gandhi, former Congress president and chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), titled Belonging: A Journey of Love, was released on Tuesday.
The book offers an intimate account of her life, personal experiences and political journey, including her interactions and relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The autobiography opens with verses from the Rig Veda, conveying a powerful message of unity, collective purpose and harmony. The verses call upon people to move forward together, speak with one voice and remain united in their thoughts and aspirations.
Reacting to the release, industrialist Robert Vadra, husband of Congress general secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressed immense pride in Sonia Gandhi’s extraordinary life journey, describing it as a remarkable story of love, courage, struggle, resilience and unwavering determination.
Vadra said that despite facing numerous hardships and challenges throughout her life, Sonia Gandhi continues to stand tall with dignity, confidence and firm conviction. He described her journey as a “source of inspiration for women everywhere.”
He further emphasised that the book is also a story of profound love, saying that Sonia Gandhi’s “contribution to India and the commitment with which she has devoted her life” have been driven by love-for her family, her values and the country.
As he clarified that he has not yet personally read the book but has been told that it presents Sonia Gandhi’s life, experiences and perspectives with considerable depth, insight and honesty.
He urged people to read the autobiography and form their own opinions about Sonia Gandhi’s personality and contributions through her own words, experiences and account of her remarkable journey.
