Last Updated on October 22, 2026 8:17 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
Staff Reporter / New Delhi
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, 79, has made her debut on Instagram, reaching out to admirers and friends with a message centred on belonging and “A Journey of Love”.
Her social media debut comes ahead of the anticipated release of her autobiography, marking a rare literary milestone for a member of the Gandhi family in more than four decades. The book is expected to offer insights into her personal journey and decades in Indian public life.
Sonia Gandhi, one of the Congress’s most prominent leaders, has traditionally maintained a relatively low profile on social media compared with several contemporary political figures. Her Instagram entry adds a new dimension to her public engagement as the party continues to navigate India’s evolving political landscape.
Her move comes amid growing use of social media by senior political leaders to communicate directly with citizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently used Instagram to appeal to students amid protests over the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), drawing mixed reactions.
Sonia Gandhi’s debut is likely to attract attention from both political observers and readers awaiting her autobiography.
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Hello everyone, I’m truly grateful to share this moment with you all; the first look of Belonging: A Journey of Love.
It is a story of love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. I look forward to sharing it with you.