Sonia Gandhi memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love launches on November 10, 2026. Her first posts on Instagram and X reveal personal memories of meeting Rajiv Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has made her debut on social media platforms Instagram and X, sharing personal videos ahead of the release of her first book, Belonging: A Journey of Love. The memoir offers readers a glimpse into her relationship with former Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi and her journey from Italy to India.
The Sonia Gandhi memoir is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026. She joined Instagram on October 22 before making her first appearance on X on October 24, sharing photographs and memories from her early relationship with Rajiv Gandhi.
What did Sonia Gandhi reveal in her first X video?
In a video lasting nearly two minutes, Gandhi recalled meeting Rajiv Gandhi while they were students in Cambridge, England. Their first encounter took place at the Varsity Restaurant, a Greek establishment popular among European and Indian students.
She explained that she had been searching for a restaurant offering food closer to her Italian tastes when she discovered the venue. A mutual friend introduced her to Rajiv Gandhi, beginning a relationship that would eventually lead to marriage.
Gandhi also shared photographs from their younger days and described her memories of Rajiv Gandhi’s gentle personality. The couple married on February 25, 1968.
What is Belonging: A Journey of Love about?
The forthcoming autobiography explores Gandhi’s childhood in post-war Italy, her move to India, her relationship with Rajiv Gandhi and the personal experiences that shaped her life.
The book also examines themes of family, love, responsibility, loss and belonging, offering a personal perspective on experiences often viewed through her public life.
HarperCollins India will publish the memoir, which is scheduled to reach readers on November 10.
Why did Sonia Gandhi join Instagram and X?
Gandhi had previously maintained a limited personal presence on social media, with political statements and public messages generally appearing through official Congress channels.
Her Instagram debut featured a video of her receiving copies of the upcoming book, looking through its pages and sharing a family moment with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Her subsequent arrival on X introduced another platform where readers can engage with material connected to the memoir.
When will Sonia Gandhi’s first book be released?
The Sonia Gandhi memoir will launch on November 10, 2026, with HarperCollins India handling its domestic publication.
The book promises a personal account of her journey, including her early years, marriage, family experiences and decades spent in India.
Her recent videos offer an introduction to these memories before the publication reaches readers, marking a new chapter in how the Congress leader shares her personal story with the public.
Impact to expect
The social media debut and book announcement could attract interest among readers of biographies, Indian history and personal memoirs. By sharing family memories and previously less-publicised experiences, the release may introduce a different perspective on Gandhi’s life beyond her political career.
