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Indian politician (born 1946)

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Sonia Gandhi: Indian politician (born 1946)
Sonia Gandhi is an Indian politician. She is the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress, a social democratic political party, which has governed India for most of its post-independence history. She took over as the party leader in 1998, seven years after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, her husband and a former Prime Minister of India, and remained in office until 2017 after serving for twenty-two years. She returned to the post in 2019 and remained the President for another three years.

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Sonia Gandhi Pens a Letter to RaeBareli Voters| Cites Health Concerns on Leaving the Seat | Oneindia [Video]

Sonia Gandhi Pens a Letter to RaeBareli Voters| Cites Health Concerns on Leaving the Seat | Oneindia

Sonia Gandhi, citing health concerns, decides not to contest Lok Sabha elections. Expresses deep bond with Rae Bareli constituents, acknowledging family's historic ties. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expected..

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Sonia Gandhi's Shift to Rajya Sabha: Charting the Path Forward for Congress| Oneindia [Video]

Sonia Gandhi's Shift to Rajya Sabha: Charting the Path Forward for Congress| Oneindia

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's transition to the Rajya Sabha marks a pivotal moment in Congress's trajectory. After 25 illustrious years in the Lok Sabha, her strategic move signifies a repositioning..

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Sonia Gandhi's move to Rajya Sabha signals a significant change for Congress | Oneindia News [Video]

Sonia Gandhi's move to Rajya Sabha signals a significant change for Congress | Oneindia News

Congress matriarch Sonia Gandhi has announced her decision to step down from the Lok Sabha after 25 years of service. The 77-year-old political stalwart, known for her impeccable electoral record and..

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Sonia Gandhi In Jaipur To File Nomination For Rajya Sabha >From Rajasthan | Oneindia News [Video]

Sonia Gandhi In Jaipur To File Nomination For Rajya Sabha >From Rajasthan | Oneindia News

Watch as Sonia Gandhi, former Congress president, makes a historic decision by filing her nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. Join us as we witness this pivotal moment in Indian politics, as..

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Rahul Gandhi lying, says Ashok Chavan reacting to ‘weeping’ claim

Ashok Chavan, a BJP Rajya Sabha member, dismissed Rahul Gandhi's criticism as unfounded and irrational. "“Rahul Gandhi did not mention my name. If he is referring to me, then I will describe his..
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Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

BJP's Chunnilal Garasiya and Madan Rathore were also elected unopposed to the Upper House from the state.
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Sonia Gandhi files Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan; Abhishek Singhvi from HP, Maken from Karnataka

Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ashok Gehlot, and other Congress leaders accompanied her. Ajay Maken, Syed Nasir Hussain, GC..
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Manmohan Singh to end 33 years stint in RS on Apr 3; Sonia Gandhi to begin first


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New political journey: Sonia Gandhi shifts to 'House of elders' after 25 years in 'House of people'


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Sonia Gandhi opting for RS polls admission of Cong's 'looming defeat' in general elections: BJP

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi's decision to opt for the Rajya Sabha is an admission of a “looming defeat” of the party in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the BJP said on Wednesday. The BJP's..
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Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections; Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Ajay Maken among candidates

As per the AICC release, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan and Dr Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar. Abhishek Manu Singhvi has been..
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Sonia Gandhi likely to file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan


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Sonia Gandhi to file nomination papers for upcoming Rajya Sabha polls today, leaves for Jaipur

The Rajya Sabha election is to be held on February 27. Sonia Gandhi, who was Congress president for almost 22 years between 1998 and 2022, is a five-time Lok Sabha MP.
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End of Lok Sabha innings? Sonia likely to file nomination for Rajya Sabha from Jaipur today

Congress matriarch Sonia Gandhi is likely to file her nomination for Rajya Sabha from Jaipur on Wednesday, marking a transition for her from Lower House to Upper Chamber. Party chief Mallikarjun..
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Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi hold meeting on Lok Sabha polls, seat sharing in INDIA bloc

According to the sources, the meeting was attended by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, and AICC Treasurer Ajay Maken to discuss the preparations of Loksabha polls and alliance formulation with..
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Congress likely to field Sonia for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan or Himachal

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi may be fielded for Rajya Sabha, either from Rajasthan or Himachal Pradesh, amid indications that the party has finalised its candidates for the upper House..
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Congress leaders discuss seat-sharing for Lok Sabha polls; Sonia Gandhi may be named for RS election

The former Congres president is the frontrunner for the Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh that will fall vacant after BJP chief J P Nadda's tenure ends this April.
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Sonia Gandhi may get Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal, Priyanka Gandhi to fight Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli: Reports


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May field Sonia Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi from HP for Rajya Sabha: Pratibha Singh


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West Bengal CM Mamata firm on 'ekla chalo' in Bengal, ready to meet Rahul

Despite Congress overtures, CM Mamata Banerjee Saturday reiterated TMC will go solo in Bengal in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. After Banerjee put brakes on the possibility of a TMC-Congress alliance on..
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Top opposition leaders give Republic Day parade a miss

Top opposition figures, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar and Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja were absent from the..
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'There is no leher': Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Pran Pratishtha ceremony, terms it 'political programme' of BJP

Earlier, Congress turned down the invitation to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, calling it a 'BJP/RSS event". Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had..
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Sonia Gandhi showed lack of faith in Lord Ram by declining temple invite: Smriti Irani


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Congress leaders to visit hundreds of temples during its yatra

Congress leaders will visit hundreds of temples during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Congress has demanded PM Modi's visit to Manipur in the budget session. Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi declined..
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Nitish Kumar declines post of opposition bloc convener, suggests Lalu's name

Top Congress politicians, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, failed on Saturday to convince Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to accept the post of INDIA bloc convener after the JD(U) chief..
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UP Congress netas to visit Ram temple tomorrow

Senior functionaries of UP Congress will visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Makar Sankranti on Monday. The state Congress has kept its programme unchanged, which had been announced earlier, though..
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On BJP's attack over Ram temple issue, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says the faithful can visit Ayodhya any day

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge responds to BJP's criticism of declining invitation to Ram temple consecration ceremony, calling it a conspiracy. Kharge says anyone with faith in Lord Ram is free..
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'Don't have...': Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Congress turning down Ram Temple invite

On Wednesday, senior Congress leaders--Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury-- 'declined' the invitation for the grand event in Ayodhya, the party's general secretary Jairam..
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Congress, Akhilesh decline invitations to attend Ram temple event

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury have respectfully declined the government's invitation to attend the Ram temple..
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration: Sonia Gandhi, Kharge, Adhir Ranjan won't attend 'RSS/BJP event', says Congress

In a statement, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned the motive behind the inauguration of the "incomplete" temple by the leaders of the BJP and the RSS.
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Congress contests Shiv Sena's claim to seats in Maharashtra, calling it unrealistic. NCP does not voice specific demands. Hard negotiations expected in seat-sharing dialogues. Congress positioning as..
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Don't need invitation to go to Ayodhya: Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asserts his devotion to Lord Ram and expresses his intention to visit Ayodhya after the pran pratistha ceremony. Minister Vikramaditya Singh..
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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra unlikely to be invited to Ram temple event

Sources said Sonia Gandhi was invited by temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Mishra in her capacity as chief of the Congress Parliamentary Party. The trust is sending out invitations to..
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Will Sonia, Kharge attend temple event? Congress says decision in due course

Congress duo Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the Ayodhya temple function. The party distances itself from Sam Pitroda's critical comments on the issue, stating they are his..
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'BJP reverting to its core message' says Congress' Shashi Tharoor ahead of Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

Shashi Tharoor questions BJP's shift to foundational messaging coinciding with Ram Mandir and BAPS Temple inaugurations. Tharoor raises concerns about BJP's earlier promises of economic development,..
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MVA seat-sharing deal for Lok Sabha polls in 2 weeks: Supriya Sule

NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Supriya Sule said on Sunday that the seat-sharing formula among Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra will be clear in the..
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'Fifty Year Road': A personal history of India mid-60s onwards

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Sitaram Yechury turns down invite for January 22 Ram temple event

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Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge invited to January 22 Ayodhya Ram temple event

The Ram Mandir Trust has invited Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi for the Ram temple consecration at Ayodhya on January 22. Sources said Ram Mandir Construction Committee chairman..
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Defeats disappointing, says Sonia Gandhi, but tries to rally Congress

Sonia Gandhi acknowledges the disappointing defeat in recent assembly elections, emphasizing the challenges facing the Congress party. She calls for optimism and a positive drive for the upcoming Lok..
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'If mind is of Italy, will not understand...': Amit Shah to Congress over objections to criminal law bills

Amit Shah mocks Congress over objections to criminal law bills; highlights foreign origins of Sonia Gandhi. Congress members dissent on the bills. Amit Shah feels proud to change criminal justice laws..
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INDIA bloc MPs stage protest in front of Gandhi statue against bulk suspension

Members of Parliament of INDIA bloc parties, including those suspended, are protesting the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs and the Parliament security breach incident. They demand a statement from..
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Democracy strangulated by govt: Sonia Gandhi on suspension of MPs

Congress MPs held a protest against the suspension of opposition members outside Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Parliament complex.
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Sonia, Rahul Gandhi will have to answer whose money it is, how it was looted: JP Nadda over cash seizure

BJP MPs led by party chief J P Nadda held a protest in Parliament Complex, alleging cash seized by income tax department during raids on Boudh Distillery Private Limited, owned by the family of..
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BJP: Revanth must apologise for divisive, shameful claim of superior Telangana DNA

BJP on Thursday criticised Revanth Reddy's 'Bihar DNA' remark and demanded an apology from Congress and INDIA bloc members. Reddy stated that K Chandrashekar Rao has 'Bihari genes' and that Telangana..
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Barriers razed as 'pro-people' Revanth Reddy government assumes office

Revanth Reddy became the first Congress chief minister of Telangana. The official residence of the CM, Pragathi Bhavan, had its iron gates and barricades removed. Revanth, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and..
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Telangana: 'Revanth Reddy-led govt's priority should be to fulfil six declarations of Congress,' says party leader

Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Thursday said that the Revanth Reddy-led government in Telangana should fulfil six guarantees made before the elections to the people of the southern state as..
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Revanth Reddy sworn in as Telangana CM, Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu as his deputy

Anumula Revanth Reddy was sworn in as the chief minister of Telangana, the first Congress CM of the state. Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu became the deputy CM. Gaddam Prasad Kumar assumed the role of Speaker..
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New chapter in history of Telangana: Congress MPs ahead of Revanth Reddy's swearing-in as CM

Congress leaders express excitement for the grand swearing-in ceremony of Revanth Reddy, who will be Telangana's new Chief Minister. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda calls it a victory for the party's..
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