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Sonia Gandhi Accuses Modi Era of Weakening India's Democracy in New Memoir
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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In her latest memoir, Sonia Gandhi claims that the Modi administration has eroded democratic institutions, media freedom, and civil liberties in India.
Sonia Gandhi released her memoir on Tuesday, with the book published by Penguin Random House. The 300‑page narrative, titled "Sonia Gandhi: A Life in Politics", outlines her perspective on the political shifts since 2014.
In the book, Gandhi argues that the Modi government has systematically weakened democratic checks, curtailed press freedom, and eroded civil liberties. She cites examples of increased censorship, the passage of laws that she believes limit dissent, and a growing sense of political intimidation.
Gandhi, the former president of the Indian National Congress and a key figure in Indian politics for decades, uses the memoir to reflect on her own career and the broader trajectory of the country’s democracy.
The release has sparked debate among political commentators, with some praising her candid assessment and others questioning the timing and tone of her critique.
In the book, Gandhi argues that the Modi government has systematically weakened democratic checks, curtailed press freedom, and eroded civil liberties. She cites examples of increased censorship, the passage of laws that she believes limit dissent, and a growing sense of political intimidation.
Gandhi, the former president of the Indian National Congress and a key figure in Indian politics for decades, uses the memoir to reflect on her own career and the broader trajectory of the country’s democracy.
The release has sparked debate among political commentators, with some praising her candid assessment and others questioning the timing and tone of her critique.