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Sonia Gandhi’s book released in Vijayawada
In Short
Congress leaders released Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ in Vijayawada on Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary, praising her resilience and nearly six decades of public life.

Senior Congress leaders N Raghuveera Reddy, Gidugu Rudra Raju and others releasing Sonia Gandhi’s book in Vijayawada on Saturday
Vijayawada: Congress leaders released party leader and Rajya Sabha Member Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ at Sri Rama Palace Function Hall in Vijayawada on Saturday, coinciding with the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Former Minister and CWC member N Raghuveera Reddy, former MLC Gidugu Rudra Raju, senior journalist and former RTI Commissioner R Dileep Reddy, CPI State secretary G Eswaraiah, CPM State secretariat member Ch Baburao, Siddhartha Law College Principal R Diwakar Babu, Vijayawada Book Festival Society president T Manohar Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Printers and Publishers Association leader Golla Narayana Rao and others attended the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Raghuveera Reddy recalled sacrifices made by Gandhi family for unity and integrity of the country and praised Sonia Gandhi for embracing India as her home and demonstrating courage and resilience despite several challenges.
Rudra Raju criticised the alleged intimidation of printers and publishers to prevent publication of Sonia Gandhi’s book, describing such attempts as contrary to democratic values and freedom of expression.
He said the book offered insights into her nearly six decades of public and political life, including her personal experiences, challenges, sacrifices and contributions.

