TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud Urges Public to Read Sonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud has urged people to read Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s book, Belonging: A Journey of Love, saying it offers a glimpse into her personal experiences, political journey and the difficult moments that shaped her life. He said the book brings out several lesser-known aspects of her life, including the personal challenges and tragedies she faced while navigating the country's political landscape.

Goud described Sonia Gandhi as a leader who embraced Indian culture and traditions despite being born abroad and gradually developed an understanding of the country's political system. He highlighted her role in steering the Congress party through significant political developments and said her journey deserved to be understood beyond political narratives and criticism.

Referring to the 2004 political developments, Goud recalled that Sonia Gandhi chose not to accept the Prime Minister's post despite having the opportunity to assume office. Instead, she nominated Manmohan Singh for the position, a decision he described as a significant chapter in her political career.

He also referred to the personal losses suffered by Sonia Gandhi following the deaths of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. According to Goud, the book discusses the pain and difficult experiences associated with these tragedies, offering readers an understanding of her journey as a member of a family that has played a major role in Indian politics. He maintained that political criticism surrounding the book should not distract readers from its contents.

Meanwhile, Goud called for collective support to make the upcoming Bharat Summit-2 a success, recalling the participation witnessed during the 2025 edition. He said the previous summit brought together several national and international representatives, including Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, prominent political leaders and serving and former party presidents.

He stated that the upcoming gathering is expected to attract international leaders and delegates from around 70 countries, giving Telangana an opportunity to strengthen its global presence. The summit is expected to provide a platform for deliberations on democratic values, social justice and development.