Overview

• The Indian edition of I Am Giorgia — My Roots, My Principles, published by Rupa Publications, is slated to launch in India soon.
• In the foreword, Narendra Modi expresses respect and friendship for Giorgia Meloni, calling her a patriot and an outstanding contemporary leader.
• Modi praises themes of defending cultural heritage, motherhood, national identity and tradition, framing the book as a celebration of womanhood.
• He links Meloni’s story to the concept of Nari Shakti and says India and Italy share civilizational instincts that form the bedrock of their personal rapport.
• The original 2021 bestseller gets a new India-focused boost after a June 2025 US edition that featured a foreword by Donald Trump Jr., as the nations’ ties elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2023 and public interest grew with the #Melodi moment.