What happened
Sonia Gandhi made her first Instagram post on October 22, 2026, revealing her memoir Belonging.
Why it matters
The memoir, published by HarperCollins, arrives in stores on November 10, 2026.
Remember this
Her debut signals a more direct way of reaching readers.
More context & who is affected
Sonia Gandhi made her first Instagram post on October 22, 2026, revealing her upcoming memoir, *Belonging*. The book, published by HarperCollins, will be released on November 10.
Gandhi described the memoir as a reflection on love, duty, loss, and belonging. The announcement included a personal moment with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who distributed sweets during the post.
The memoir marks Gandhi’s first major public engagement on social media, offering readers an intimate look into her personal journey.
- Publication Date
- November 10, 2026 Published by HarperCollins (Alfred A Knopf, Penguin Random House).The HinduHindustan Times
- Themes
- Love, Duty, Loss, Belonging Central themes of the memoir.The Hindu
About the Memoir
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, *Belonging: A Journey of Love*, explores themes of love, duty, loss, and belonging. Published by HarperCollins, it will be released on November 10, 2026.
General Public
A senior Congress leader stepping onto Instagram with her memoir widens the party's reach with readers who follow politics on social platforms.
Politics Policy
The memoir gives readers her own account of a life spent at the centre of Indian politics, in a format she controls directly.
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- The HinduReportingPublished Oct 22, 2026 · Accessed Oct 22, 2026
- Hindustan TimesReporting
Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, shares first look of memoir ↗
Published Oct 22, 2026 · Accessed Oct 22, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Sonia Gandhi made her first Instagram post on October 22, 2026, revealing her upcoming memoir, *Belonging*.
The memoir is published by HarperCollins and released on November 10, 2026.
Gandhi described the memoir as a reflection on love, duty, loss, and belonging.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was present during the post, distributing sweets to Sonia Gandhi.
