Sonia Gandh's book " Belonging " is more than a political memoir : Uttam

Hyderabad: Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has said that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s " Belonging: A Journey of Love" - is more than a political memoir. It recounts a journey from Italy to India, shaped by love, loss, service, a deep sense of belonging to this country and lasting devotion to its people.

The minister remembered that "I have always been a great admirer of Madam Gandhi. I first met Rajiv ji and Sonia ji while serving at Rashtrapati Bhavan as an Indian Air Force fighter pilot deputed to the office of the President of India.

As I entered public life, she placed her trust in me. She gave me the opportunity to serve as a minister and later as president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee."

The minister highlighted the title captures the book’s deepest theme. "Belonging" is a memoir offers a rare opportunity to understand the woman behind the public role: a person shaped by affection, bereavement, courage and commitment.

Uttam said "Belonging" is a moving account of personal endurance and public duty, and a tribute to a leader whose grace under pressure has earned the admiration of countless people, including me.'

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