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Penguin India Drops Sonia Gandhi Memoir Amid Editorial Dispute
Penguin India has decided not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir, titled 'Belonging', following an editorial dispute. Reports suggest the disagreement stemmed from Gandhi's rejection of edits, with some outlets claiming references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS were a factor. Congress leaders have criticized Penguin India's decision, calling it a "murder of freedom of expression." Penguin India has issued a statement clarifying its position, though the specific reasons for dropping the book remain contested.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (10): DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (3): Pragativadi, The Pioneer, Times Now
- International (2): BBC News, Gulf News