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Penguin Random House India has issued a second clarification amid the controversy over former Army chief General MM Naravane's book Four Stars of Destiny, reiterating that the book has not yet been published.
General MM Naravane’s book Four Stars of Destiny (Image: PTI)
UPDATED: Feb 10, 2026 16:42 IST
Amid the political uproar over former Army chief General MM Naravane’s book Four Stars of Destiny, Penguin Random House India has issued a second clarification, seeking to address confusion over the status of the publication.
India Today was the first to report that the publisher had clarified the book was not yet published. In its latest statement, Penguin said that an announced book, a book available for pre-order, and a published book are not the same.
The publisher reiterated that a book is considered “published” only when it is formally released and made available for purchase across retail platforms. The clarification was aimed at countering claims made during the controversy over whether the book had already been published.
Penguin said the distinction was being restated to ensure accuracy amid ongoing public and political debate surrounding the book’s content and status.
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Priyanka Kumari
Published On:
Feb 10, 2026
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