Sonia Gandhi
Indian politician (born 1946)
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Sonia Gandhi is an Indian politician. She is the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress, a big-tent liberal 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 as interim president in 2019 and remained the President for another three years.
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Herald case against Sonia Gandhi 'truly strange': Abhishek Singhvi in courtAbhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sonia Gandhi, argued in a Delhi court that the ED's National Herald case is a peculiar money-laundering case lacking property movement or gains for Congress leaders...IndiaTimes - Published | |
National Herald case: 'Strange, unprecedented,' Sonia Gandhi's counsel tells court; cites 'Hamlet'Sonia Gandhi criticized the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case related to the National Herald as "truly a strange case." Her lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argued the case lacked..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Disturbing departure from moral and diplomatic traditions’: Sonia Gandhi slams governments’ silence on Gaza and Iran conflict; calls it ‘surrender of values’Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized the Modi government's silence on Israel's actions in Gaza and its strike on Iran, calling it a departure from India's diplomatic traditions. She accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sonia Gandhi health update: Congress ex-chief responding well to treatment, says hospital; to be discharged on basis of recovery progressSonia Gandhi is showing positive signs of recovery and responding well to treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, according to Dr. Ajay Swaroop. Her health is stable, and a tailored diet plan has been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to stomach ailments: Doctor says she's stable, under watch at Ganga Ram HospitalSonia Gandhi, the 78-year-old Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, is in stable condition at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where she is being treated for a stomach ailment since Sunday evening. Prior to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, second hospitalisation this monthCongress party leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, reports said on Sunday. It has been learned that the 78-year-old former Congress chief is currently under..DNA - Published | |
Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital in DelhiIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | |
Sonia Gandhi taken to hospital in Shimla; stable: Himachal CM's advisorSonia Gandhi, the former Congress president, was taken to a hospital in Shimla for a routine health check-up after experiencing minor health issues during her visit. Doctors are currently examining..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Rs 142 crore in proceeds of crime': ED's big charge against Rahul & Sonia Gandhi in National Herald case; daily hearing from July 2The Rouse Avenue court commenced hearing the ED's case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald matter, focusing on alleged money laundering involving a Rs 90.25 crore loan. The ED argued..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ek chawanni chaandi ki ... ': BJP's poetic jibe at Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over National Herald caseThe BJP has contrasted the Congress party of Mahatma Gandhi's era with its current leadership, highlighting the National Herald case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. This criticism coincides with the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
National Herald case: ED says ‘prima facie’ case of money laundering made out against Sonia, Rahul GandhiThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has informed a Delhi court that a preliminary money laundering case exists against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. This submission..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Court issues notice to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul in National Herald caseA Delhi court has issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in a money-laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper. The court emphasized the importance of the right to be..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul, Sonia Gandhi get notice from Delhi court in National Herald money laundering caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED), which recently filed its chargesheet, had begun its probe in 2021 after a magistrate court took cognisance of a private complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy..DNA - Published | Pahalgam Massacre: Has Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law justified terrorist attack? THIS is what Robert Vadra has said...Robert Vadra, speaking a day after the attack, suggested that the violence was rooted in the growing divide between Hindus and Muslims in India, which, he argued, was being exacerbated by the BJP-led..DNA - Published |
"Sonia Gandhi's life is in public domain, an attempt to tarnish her image": Congress' Sachin Pilot on ED chargesheetCongress leaders have strongly criticized the ED's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, alleging it's a politically motivated attempt by the BJP to tarnish their..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Deva bhau, Bulldozer chalao': BJP posters outside AJL house target Sonia, Rahul GandhiFollowing the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, posters calling for "bulldozer action" have emerged in Mumbai. BJP leader Vishwabandhu..IndiaTimes - Published |
ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul in Herald caseThe Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case, alleging proceeds of crime worth Rs 5,000 crore. A..IndiaTimes - Published | National Herald case: ED files chargesheet against Rahul, Sonia GandhiThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi concerning the National Herald case. This action follows the ED's recent initiation of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Across political divide, netas unite to salute BR AmbedkarIndia's political spectrum united to honor B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, solidifying his position as a universally respected figure. Leaders like PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi paid floral..IndiaTimes - Published | National Herald case: ED begins process to seize assets worth Rs 700cr tied to Sonia, Rahul GandhiThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated proceedings to seize assets worth over Rs 700 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a company linked to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and..IndiaTimes - Published |
AICC session day 2: Congress to chart future course, deliberate on two resolutionsThe Congress party is holding its All India Congress Committee session in Ahmedabad after 64 years. The session, named "Nyaypath: Sankalp, Samarpan aur Sangharsh," will address social, political, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Birla chides Sonia for remarks on Waqf Bill, Congress says Parliament is now Modi's durbarLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rebuked Sonia Gandhi's claim that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was 'bulldozed' through Parliament, asserting rules were followed. Extensive debate and voting occurred...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Extremely unfortunate': LS Speaker Om Birla slams Sonia Gandhi over Waqf Bill 'bulldozed through' remarkLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla criticised Sonia Gandhi's comments on the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling them "unfortunate" and undermining parliamentary democracy. Despite extensive discussions and proper..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress leader Sonia Gandhi calls Waqf Bill 'brazen assault' on Constitution, accuses BJP of...Addressing party MPs at a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party in Samvidhan Sadan here, Sonia Gandhi also said that the One Nation, One Election Bill is another subversion of the Constitution,..DNA - Published |
'Brazen assault on Constitution': Sonia Gandhi slams Waqf BillIndiaTimes - Published | Devendra Fadnavis trashes Sanjay Raut's claim on PM Modi's 'looming retirement'Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed claims of his potential PM candidacy in 2029, reaffirming Narendra Modi as BJP's leader. He countered remarks by Sanjay Raut regarding Modi's retirement and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Silver lining': Now, Tharoor praises Modi govt's vaccine diplomacy; Congress had questioned export citing shortage in countryShashi Tharoor praises PM Modi for India's vaccine diplomacy contrasting with past criticism from Congress leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Tharoor's remarks have embarrassed his party, giving BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Three Cs haunt Indian education': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over NEPSonia Gandhi has criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing the BJP government of centralizing power, commercializing education, and promoting communal biases. She argues the policy..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress moves privilege motion against Amit Shah for 'maligning' Sonia GandhiThe Congress party has moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Sonia Gandhi. Shah claimed the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund..IndiaTimes - Published | From Sonia Gandhi, Jaya Bachchan, to Sudha Murthy, PT Usha: Leaders across parties unite at IUML's Iftar gathering amid Ramzan celebrationsIndian Olympic Association President PT Usha who also attended the Iftar party by IUML said, "I am happy that they invited me. I am happy to celebrate with them."DNA - Published |
AICC to discuss fight against BJP 'anti-people' policies in AprilCongress is set to hold its AICC session in Ahmedabad on April 8 and 9, focusing on the BJP's 'anti-people' policies and attacks on the Constitution. Party leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published | 14 crore denied benefits of food security due to delay in Census: Sonia GandhiCongress MP Sonia Gandhi highlighted the delay in conducting the census by over four years, depriving 14 crore people of benefits under the National Food Security Act. She urged the government to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'14 crore deprived of NFSA benefits': Sonia Gandhi urges government to complete censusSonia Gandhi urges the government to expedite the population census, highlighting that 14 crore people are deprived of food security benefits as NFSA quotas are based on the outdated 2011 Census. NFSA..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Used to have meetings with workers': Priyanka Gandhi recalls managing elections for Sonia, Rahul GandhiPriyanka Gandhi Vadra reminisced organizing elections for Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and Raebareli. She emphasized the significance of grassroots workers. Priyanka also addressed the..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP MPs file Breach of Privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over 'derogatory' remarks on President Droupadi MurmuBJP MPs have submitted a notice against Sonia Gandhi for allegedly using derogatory remarks about the President of India, asking for disciplinary action. The BJP claimed her comments violated..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar lawyer files case against Sonia Gandhi for 'poor thing' remark about PresidentIndiaTimes - Published |
'Trying to defame us': Mallikarjun Kharge targets Kejriwal, credits Sheila Dikshit for progress in DelhiCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of making false allegations against the Congress to defame its leaders. He credited former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit and Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published | Complaint filed against Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka Gandhi over remarks on President MurmuCongress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra face a complaint over alleged disrespectful remarks about President Droupadi Murmu. The BJP demands an apology, accusing them of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Poor thing... got tired speaking': Sonia Gandhi remark on President Murmu triggers a stormRashtrapati Bhavan condemned Sonia Gandhi's comments about President Murmu's address, describing them as in poor taste and avoidable. PM Modi and BJP leaders criticized Sonia for disrespecting the..IndiaTimes - Published | Sonia Gandhi's 'poor thing' remark triggers BJP-Congress slugfest over 'disrespect to President'Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about President Murmu sparked controversy, with the BJP blaming Congress for disrespecting the President. PM Modi accused Congress of elitism and undermining..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Insult to poor, tribals': PM Modi attacks 'arrogance' of Congress's 'shahi pariwaar' after Sonia Gandhi's remark on PresidentPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress after Sonia Gandhi called President Murmu's Budget session speech 'boring' and described the President as 'tired'. Modi labeled this an insult to the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Insult to 10 Crore Tribals': PM Modi criticizes Congress for 'Poor Thing' remark on President Droupadi MurmuPM Modi criticized Congress over Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark on President Droupadi Murmu, calling it an insult to the tribal community.DNA - Published |
Rashtrapati Bhavan slams Sonia Gandhi amid row on her 'Poor Thing' remark on President Murmu, calls it..Rashtrapati Bhavan criticized Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark on President Murmu, calling it "unfortunate" and clarifying she was not tired during her speech.DNA - Published | Priyanka Gandhi defends Sonia Gandhi over ‘poor thing’ remark on President MurmuIndiaTimes - Published |
Rashtrapati Bhavan condemns Sonia Gandhi's remark on President Murmu: 'Comments in poor taste, hurt dignity of high office'IndiaTimes - Published | 'Could hardly speak, poor thing': Sonia Gandhi on President Murmu's address ahead of Budget sessionSonia Gandhi expressed concern over President Droupadi Murmu's apparent fatigue during her Budget session address. President Murmu highlighted India's economic progress, paid tribute to former PM..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Does not talk about people's issues': Priyanka Gandhi hits back at PM ModiCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Modi government's handling of public issues and lack of debate in Parliament. Meanwhile, PM Modi highlighted the absence of foreign interference..IndiaTimes - Published | New HQ symbolises Congress' glorious history, says party chief Mallikarjun KhargeSonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge inaugurate the Congress party's new headquarters, Indira Bhavan, signifying its historic legacy. The building symbolizes the party's 140-year-old history and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'They never truly respected Manmohan Singh, humiliated him repeatedly': BJP hits out at Congress over naming new HQ 'Indira Bhawan'BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Congress for naming its new headquarters Indira Bhawan instead of honoring former PM Manmohan Singh. He accused the Congress of disrespecting Singh and..IndiaTimes - Published | After 4 decades at 24 Akbar Rd, Congress HQ to move to 'Indira Bhawan' at Kotla MargAfter 45 years at 24, Akbar Road, Congress will inaugurate its new headquarters, 'Indira Gandhi Bhawan,' at Kotla Marg on Jan 15. The event will feature key leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun..IndiaTimes - Published |
