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NEW DELHI: Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane confirmed that his memoir, “Four Stars of Destiny”, has not yet been published, backing Penguin Random House India’s statement.
Sharing a post on X, Gen Naravane wrote, “This is the status of the book.”
This comes after Penguin Random House India issued a fresh statement earlier today in response to an allegation by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, clarifying that the book was announced and listed for pre-order but hasn’t yet entered publication, distribution, or sale. Any circulating copies are unauthorised and constitute copyright infringement.
“A book is considered published only when it is available for purchase across retail channels,” Penguin Random House said in a statement that it posted on its social media platforms.”Pre-order is a standard publishing practice. It allows readers and retailers to place advance orders. The book is not yet published or available,” it said.
The publisher said, “An announced book, a book available for pre-order, and a published book are not the same thing,” and added that it remains “committed to clarity and transparency in the books we publish.”
The controversy started when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi quoted excerpts from the book in Parliament, claiming it was available, citing a 2023 social media post by Naravane.(Agencies)
