News for 'President Sonia Gandhi'

Sonia Gandhi returns to Delhi after surgery abroad

Sonia Gandhi returns to Delhi after surgery abroad

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Congress president Sonia Gandhi returned to the capital early Thursday morning from abroad where she underwent surgery a month ago for an undisclosed ailment.

Can Cong Stop BJP's Constitutional Push?

Can Cong Stop BJP's Constitutional Push?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

'Our leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, are in touch with all Opposition parties, including the DMK and the AAP.'

Sachin in Parliament on Sonia Gandhi's insistence: Shukla

Sachin in Parliament on Sonia Gandhi's insistence: Shukla

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

If BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has to be believed then Sachin Tendulkar is in Parliament because of Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi visits Nithari, criticises UP govt

Sonia Gandhi visits Nithari, criticises UP govt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Uttar Pradesh police and the Special Protection Group have fortified the village and even residents are not being allowed out of their houses.

What next for Sonia Gandhi?

What next for Sonia Gandhi?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The 71-year-old MP may have time to pursue her other interests, but many believe that she will continue to play the role of a mentor.

Sonia Gandhi retiring... but not from politics: Congress

Sonia Gandhi retiring... but not from politics: Congress

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Asked what role she will assume after Rahul Gandhi takes over the reins of the party, Sonia Gandhi told media persons in the Parliament complex: "My role is to retire."

Sonia Gandhi is back in the driver's seat

Sonia Gandhi is back in the driver's seat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

In early 2004, when the Congress had been routed in north Indian states, and even Congressmen were prophesying a two-digit tally for the party in the general elections, Sonia determinedly hit the road and stitched up alliances. Now, once again, she is displaying a similar resoluteness in circumstances that are even more trying, as evidenced by her piloting of the Food Security Bill, says Neerja Chowdhury

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The action came after investigations carried out by an inter-ministerial committee formed by the home ministry in 2020.

'Delimitation Bill Is A Done Deal'

'Delimitation Bill Is A Done Deal'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

'The BJP has all the instruments with them and they do have a sense of purpose, so I don't think there will be a challenge.'

Sonia Gandhi returns to India, is 'doing well'

Sonia Gandhi returns to India, is 'doing well'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A year after the Congress party president first travelled abroad for medical treatment, sources familiar with the medical team treating her at New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Hospital said Mrs Gandhi is fully cured of cancer.

Cong chief Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino dies at her home in Italy

Cong chief Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino dies at her home in Italy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The Congress president had left on August 23 to visit her ailing mother, who was in her 90s.

Sonia Gandhi celebrates 76th b'day in Ranthambore; Rahul, Priyanka join in

Sonia Gandhi celebrates 76th b'day in Ranthambore; Rahul, Priyanka join in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Several top Congress leaders including party general secretary organisation K C Venugopal, Sachin Pilot, Randeep Surjewala and Shashi Tharoor, wished the former party chief on her birthday.

Sonia Gandhi prays to Shirdi Sai Baba

Sonia Gandhi prays to Shirdi Sai Baba

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Congress president Sonia Gandhi who is on a two-day visit to Maharashtra, on Thursday visited the famous Sai Baba temple at Shirdi in Ahmednagar district.

Sonia Gandhi to attend Kerala's famed boat race

Sonia Gandhi to attend Kerala's famed boat race

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

After three months of hectic parliamentary schedule, Congress president Sonia Gandhi will take day off from her busy schedule on Saturday to witness the famed Nehru Trophy Boat Race at Alappuzha in Kerala

AAP candidate against Sonia Gandhi opts out

AAP candidate against Sonia Gandhi opts out

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In a setback to the Aam Aadmi Party, former high court judge Fakhruddin, who was named the party's candidate in Rae Bareli against Congress president Sonia Gandhi, on Tuesday withdrew from the fray

Sonia Gandhi named interim Congress chief after marathon meet

Sonia Gandhi named interim Congress chief after marathon meet

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The Congress Working Committee finally accepted Rahul Gandhi's resignation during its second meeting of the day.

ED summons Sonia Gandhi on July 21 in National Herald case

ED summons Sonia Gandhi on July 21 in National Herald case

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked Congress president Sonia Gandhi to depose before it on July 21 for questioning in the National Herald newspaper-linked money-laundering case, officials said on Monday.

Sonia Gandhi stable, under observation at hospital: Congress

Sonia Gandhi stable, under observation at hospital: Congress

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who was taken ill during a roadshow in Varanasi and forced to return to the national capital, was "stable".

Sonia Gandhi reads ethics code to MPs

Sonia Gandhi reads ethics code to MPs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

Sonia called for scrupulous adherence to the norms to avoid conflict of interest and to the stipulated disclosure requirements.

Sonia Gandhi authorised to pick next Maha CM

Sonia Gandhi authorised to pick next Maha CM

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Maharashtra authorised All India Congress Committee president Sonia Gandhi to choose a new leader to succeed Ashok Chavan who resigned as chief minister in the wake of Adarsh Housing Society scam.

Sonia Gandhi stable after suffering from respiratory tract infection

Sonia Gandhi stable after suffering from respiratory tract infection

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who has been hospitalised for lower respiratory tract infection, is stable and recovering well.

Govt, Opposition blame each other for Parliament washout

Govt, Opposition blame each other for Parliament washout

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

India's Monsoon Session of Parliament concluded with significantly low productivity, marked by frequent disruptions and protests from the Opposition, primarily the Congress, leading to minimal debate on key legislation.

Sonia Gandhi to campaign in poll-bound Nagaland today

Sonia Gandhi to campaign in poll-bound Nagaland today

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

According to reports, Gandhi will address two public meetings at Mokokchung and Dimapur districts.

No explosives sent to Lanka: Sonia Gandhi

No explosives sent to Lanka: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

There were rumours that the Indian government had shipped across explosives.

Victory of farmers' struggle and truth, says Sonia Gandhi

Victory of farmers' struggle and truth, says Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday said after almost 12 months of Gandhian agitation, the repeal of three farm laws is a 'victory of the will of 62 crore farmers and sacrifices of more than 700 farmers who laid their lives for this struggle,' and hoped that the Bharatiya Janata Party government would have drawn some lessons for future.

Siddaramaiah declines Rajya Sabha seat, to complete term as MLA

Siddaramaiah declines Rajya Sabha seat, to complete term as MLA

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Siddaramaiah has resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Karnataka, following instructions from the Congress high command. D K Shivakumar is expected to succeed him. The decision follows internal discussions and political manoeuvring within the Congress party.

The case for Sonia Gandhi

The case for Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Text of Advani's 'regret' letter to Sonia Gandhi

Text of Advani's 'regret' letter to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

What did LK Advani tell Sonia Gandhi in his letter that has the BJP so worked up?

'Rahul Gandhi Is Deliberately Destroying The Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Deliberately Destroying The Congress'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'Both Rahul and Modi are the same in the way they run their parties. Modi too wants faceless people and so does Rahul Gandhi.'

Why I wrote to Sonia Gandhi in blood

Why I wrote to Sonia Gandhi in blood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If Rahul Gandhi is doing so much for the country and the party without thinking about his own health, then I realised that the only way to impress upon Soniaji and all those who are campaigning against him about how ordinary party workers are looking up to Rahulji was to write a letter in blood.'

Sonia Gandhi: Address the root causes of Naxalism

Sonia Gandhi: Address the root causes of Naxalism

Rediff.com20 May 2010

'The rise of Naxalism is a reflection of the need for our development initiatives to reach the grass roots, especially in our most backward tribal districts.'

Sarabjit fears for life, writes to Sonia Gandhi

Sarabjit fears for life, writes to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Sarabjit Singh, the death row convict in Pakistan, has claimed that there was a threat to his life in jail. Sarabjit, who is currently lodged in Kot Lakhpathrai Jail of Pakistan, has expressed the fear for his life in a letter addressed to Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Sonia Gandhi signals to partymen: Congress needs you

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Congress chief celebrated her 69th birthday like a never-seen-before affair where she engaged with her supporters and was all smiles.

Sonia Gandhi meets DK Shivakumar in Tihar jail

Sonia Gandhi meets DK Shivakumar in Tihar jail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Shivakumar, 57, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on September 3 in a money laundering case.

When Sonia Gandhi left museum staff dumb-struck

When Sonia Gandhi left museum staff dumb-struck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Gandhi walked into Goa Chitra, in South Goa's Benaulim village, about 40 kilometre from Panaji, on Monday evening around 4 pmand spent around 40 minutes there, founder of the museum, Victor Hugo Gomes said.

Sonia Gandhi running fever, hospital stay extended

Sonia Gandhi running fever, hospital stay extended

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Gandhi underwent a surgery on her left shoulder on August 3 and doctors said she almost recovered from the injury.

Sonia Gandhi goes all out for women's bill

Sonia Gandhi goes all out for women's bill

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

So keen is Congress President Sonia Gandhi to have the women's reservation bill passed in the Rajya Sabha that she told women MPs of her party who met her during on Thursday that "even if they have to snatch papers and tear them" they must do so to ensure that the bill is passed in the upper house of Parliament.

Sonia Gandhi to campaign in poll-bound Gujarat today

Sonia Gandhi to campaign in poll-bound Gujarat today

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Congress president Sonia Gandhi is scheduled to address two rallies in poll-bound Gujarat on Friday.