Karnataka Congress leader Zameer Ahmed distributes over 150 copies of Sonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ among party workers

The initiative has attracted attention on social media, where Congress supporters have praised the gesture as an expression of respect for the party's leadership and commitment to its political ideology. Images circulating online show Zameer Ahmed and others holding copies of the book during what appears to be a distribution programme.

According to information shared by Congress supporters, the Minister personally arranged for the purchase of the books and encouraged their distribution among individuals interested in reading about the Congress leadership and its political legacy.

The gesture has been presented by supporters as an example of how political leaders can promote literature and encourage greater engagement with the history, values and personalities associated with their parties.

Zameer Ahmed, a prominent Congress leader in Karnataka, has maintained a close association with the party's senior leadership. His latest initiative has drawn appreciation from supporters who believe that distributing books can help strengthen ideological awareness among grassroots workers.

The development also reflects the continuing influence of Sonia Gandhi within the Congress organisation. Having served as the party's longest-serving president, she remains an important figure in its political history and organisational identity.

Social media users reacting to the initiative have suggested that other Congress leaders could undertake similar efforts to promote political literature among party cadres and the wider public.

While the reported distribution of more than 150 copies has generated positive responses among Congress supporters, independent confirmation of the exact number of books purchased and distributed is awaited.

The initiative has nevertheless sparked a discussion about the role of books and political literature in strengthening ideological engagement, particularly at a time when political communication is increasingly dominated by social media and short-form digital content.