Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad on Thursday, 22 October 2026, described the life of senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi as an inseparable part of India's history, asserting that her personal sacrifices and political struggles transcended the confines of any biography. His remarks came ahead of the worldwide release of Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, slated for 10 November 2026.

Hariprasad's Tribute to Sonia Gandhi

In a Facebook post, Hariprasad said Gandhi's life was defined by personal hardships, political ups and downs, and an enduring bond with the people of India. He described her as his 'favourite leader' and framed her story as one that had grown beyond the individual.

'Some lives are not merely biographies of individuals. They become part of a nation's history. Such is the extraordinary life of my favourite leader, Sonia Gandhi,' Hariprasad wrote.

He added that for those who had worked alongside Gandhi for decades, the memoir would serve as more than a literary account — it would revive deeply emotional memories. 'For those who have seen Sonia Gandhi closely and worked with her for decades, this biography is not just a book. It is a journey back through memories and a rare occasion to relive many emotional moments,' he said.

About the Memoir: Belonging: A Journey of Love

The first physical copies of Belonging: A Journey of Love have reportedly arrived, with Sonia Gandhi, 79, being among the first to receive a hardback copy ahead of its global release. When publishers presented her with the copies, she remarked with a smile, 'You are carrying a very heavy weight.' She was also handed a box of sweets and posed for photographs holding the book, as those present applauded and congratulated her.

Hariprasad said people across the world were eagerly awaiting the release. 'The entire world is eagerly waiting for the release of Sonia Gandhi's biography, Belonging: A Journey of Love. I, too, am looking forward to that precious moment with deep emotion,' he said.

A Political and Personal Journey

Sonia Gandhi, who was born in Italy and married into the Nehru-Gandhi family, has occupied a central place in Indian politics for decades — most notably as President of the Indian National Congress (INC) for over two decades. Her tenure saw both the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) governments of 2004 and 2009 as well as the party's subsequent decline at the national level. The memoir is expected to offer a rare first-person account of those turbulent years, including the assassination of her husband, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and her eventual decision to enter active politics.

Hariprasad noted that Gandhi's life story reflected not only her personal experiences but also her association with the country's broader political and historical journey — a sentiment echoed widely within Congress circles.

What to Watch

The global release of Belonging: A Journey of Love on 10 November 2026 is expected to generate significant political and literary attention, with Congress leaders and international observers alike anticipated among its readership. Whether the memoir addresses the party's electoral challenges and its current leadership transition will likely determine much of its political resonance in the months ahead.