Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has recalled how her relationship with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi began at a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge, England. In a social media post on October 24, she said she would share their story of love, family and memories in her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, scheduled for release on November 10, 2026.
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has offered a glimpse into her personal life ahead of the release of her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. In a post shared on October 24, she recalled meeting Rajiv Gandhi at a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge, England, describing it as the beginning of her journey of love.
“In a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge my journey of love began,” she wrote. “Rajiv and I created a world filled with love, laughter and memories. On 10th November, I share that world with you.”
The post has drawn attention to the forthcoming book, which is expected to trace her personal journey, family life and experiences over several decades.
Sonia Gandhi’s Instagram debut
Sonia Gandhi joined Instagram on October 22, 2026, using her first post to introduce her upcoming memoir. The post included a video showing copies of the book and personal photographs, offering readers a preview of the family memories featured in its pages.
Her account reportedly gained more than 110,000 followers within hours of its launch. She followed the Instagram accounts of her son, Rahul Gandhi, her daughter, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the official Indian National Congress account.
Several Congress leaders also followed her account and welcomed her arrival on the platform.
What is Belonging: A Journey of Love about?
The memoir is scheduled to be published in India by HarperCollins India, with Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Penguin Random House, handling the international edition, according to the information provided.
The 544-page book is described as an account of Sonia Gandhi’s life, beginning with her childhood in post-war Italy and her meeting with Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge in 1965. It also covers her marriage into the Nehru-Gandhi family, her adjustment to life in India, personal losses and political journey.
The memoir is expected to provide a personal account of experiences that have shaped her life, including her years within one of India’s most prominent political families.
Rahul Gandhi reacts to his mother’s memoir
Rahul Gandhi also expressed his support for his mother’s decision to share her story publicly. In a message referenced in the supplied material, he said he knew how difficult it had been for someone as private as Sonia Gandhi to tell her story.
His response highlighted the personal significance of the memoir for the family, as well as the memories associated with Rajiv Gandhi.
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir comes from a figure who has played a major role in the Congress party and Indian politics for decades. While her political career has been widely discussed, the book is positioned as a more personal account of her life before and after entering public life.
Her recollection of meeting Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge places their relationship at the centre of the book’s narrative. The memoir may also offer readers a view of how personal experiences, family responsibilities and political events intersected throughout her life.
The book is scheduled to be released on November 10, 2026.
Published: 24 Oct 2026, 11:36 am IST
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