News for 'President Sonia Gandhi'

Stay united for polls: Sonia's appeal to Himachal Cong leaders

Stay united for polls: Sonia's appeal to Himachal Cong leaders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

According to sources, Sonia Gandhi took a jibe on party leaders, "You all are sitting together right but otherwise you don't even talk to each other."

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

Third row seat: Cong accuses BJP of insulting Rahul, Kharge at R-Day event

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The Congress party has accused the BJP government of disrespecting opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge by seating them in the third row during the Republic Day parade. BJP leaders have responded by questioning Rahul Gandhi's attendance at other important events.

Sonia files nomination for Cong president

Sonia files nomination for Cong president

Rediff.com25 May 2005

May 27 is the last date for filing nomination papers and June 3 is the deadline for withdrawal.

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the Congress, looks back at the people who breathed life into this address.

Sonia not among Cong star campaigners for UP Phase 6

Sonia not among Cong star campaigners for UP Phase 6

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and chief ministers of Congress-ruled states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh are among those named by the party as its star campaigners in Uttar Pradesh.

Sheikh Hasina Meets Advani, Sonia

Sheikh Hasina Meets Advani, Sonia

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Bangladesh's prime minister met Advaniji and Soniaji on her short visit to New Delhi.

Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka to attend mega Cong rally in Jaipur

Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka to attend mega Cong rally in Jaipur

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Congress leaders from various parts of Rajasthan have already arrived in Jaipur to take part in the rally, which will be held at Vidhyadhar Nagar stadium.

Sonia took both jabs, Rahul's inoculation delayed: Cong

Sonia took both jabs, Rahul's inoculation delayed: Cong

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Congress on Wednesday said party chief Sonia Gandhi has taken both doses of COVID-19 vaccine while Rahul Gandhi could not take the jabs yet as he had contracted the virus in May.

Rajasthan govt in limelight as Sonia set to zero in on CM

Rajasthan govt in limelight as Sonia set to zero in on CM

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Venugopal said a decision on the Rajasthan chief minister would be taken by Sonia in a day or two.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Earlier, only Azad was scheduled to meet Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia leads Opposition protest in Lok Sabha against fuel hike

Sonia leads Opposition protest in Lok Sabha against fuel hike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Gandhi was unusually more proactive and practically led the Opposition protest against the rise in the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders during the Question Hour.

Still down with Covid, Sonia seeks more time for ED's questioning

Still down with Covid, Sonia seeks more time for ED's questioning

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has sought more time from the Enforcement Directorate to appear before it as she is still suffering from Covid, party sources said on Tuesday.

'BJP Has Seen Defeat For 40 Years. That's Why It Never Loses In Gujarat Today'

'BJP Has Seen Defeat For 40 Years. That's Why It Never Loses In Gujarat Today'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'Narendra Modi -- a man with deep and vital experience of Indian politics -- has seen the BJP lose many elections between 1975 and 2015, and with every defeat, he learned lessons that made sure he would never allow his party to be defeated so easily again.'

Sonia's desperate gamble for President

Sonia's desperate gamble for President

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

If at all it boils down to an election for President, then just around 60,000 votes can turn the table which means cross-voting cannot be altogether ruled out

Sonia, Mamata got in touch with my wife, reveals Dhankhar

Sonia, Mamata got in touch with my wife, reveals Dhankhar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed gratitude to several leaders, including Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for their concern and well wishes after he was hospitalized for cardiac-related ailments. Dhankhar, who resumed chairing the Rajya Sabha on Monday, said he was "greatly touched" by the concern expressed across party lines, which contributed to his speedy recovery.

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on atrocities on Dalits

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on atrocities on Dalits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the "distressing rise" in incidents of Dalit atrocities.

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the party's drubbing in the just-concluded assembly polls in five states, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked its state unit chiefs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur to put in their papers.

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

'Vishkanya' Sonia: BJP MLA's response to Kharge's snake slur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Congress President Kharge likened Modi to a venomous snake on Thursday at a public meeting, which had triggered a row, prompting the BJP to seek an apology from Kharge. Kharge later sought to clarify his remarks were not aimed at the PM but instead at his party, the BJP.

Sonia, Rahul thank Nitish for supporting Gopal Gandhi

Sonia, Rahul thank Nitish for supporting Gopal Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Gopalkrishna Gandhi also called up Kumar to say thanks.

Sonia tests Covid positive; will appear before ED, says Cong

Sonia tests Covid positive; will appear before ED, says Cong

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for COVID-19 and she has isolated herself under medical advice, party chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said on Thursday.

Sonia constitutes committees on economy, foreign affairs, security

Sonia constitutes committees on economy, foreign affairs, security

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will head all the three committees.

Will Sonia choose a lady President?

Will Sonia choose a lady President?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

'Why are you limiting yourself to male candidates only?' a senior Congressman asked.

President, PM, Sonia visit Arjun Singh's residence

President, PM, Sonia visit Arjun Singh's residence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday visited the residence of Arjun Singh to pay their last respect to the party veteran who died in New Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi skips Amethi, files nomination from Rae Bareli

Rahul Gandhi skips Amethi, files nomination from Rae Bareli

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, has been fielded from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, the party said in a statement.

Rahul reluctant, Sonia urges Gehlot to lead Congress

Rahul reluctant, Sonia urges Gehlot to lead Congress

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Senior party leaders stressed that no one except the Gandhi family can hold the party together, the party will disintegrate and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should be given command after 2024.

US court asks Sonia Gandhi to provide passport copy by Apr 7

US court asks Sonia Gandhi to provide passport copy by Apr 7

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

A United States court has ordered Congress President Sonia Gandhi to provide a copy of her passport as documentary evidence by April 7 to determine if she was in America in September last year when a Sikh rights group claims it had served summons on her in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Is Gandhi family above law?: BJP vs Congress over protests

Is Gandhi family above law?: BJP vs Congress over protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Anand Sharma said weaponisation of laws and their use to target and humiliate people should not happen.

Sonia 'very positive' on Ram Temple invite: Digvijaya

Sonia 'very positive' on Ram Temple invite: Digvijaya

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday confirmed reports of an invitation to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, adding that she was 'very positive on this matter'.

Swamy gives Gandhis the jitters

Swamy gives Gandhis the jitters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Court summons for Congress President Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi have clearly made the party extremely jittery. But Subramanian Swamy, the man who dragged them to court, believes he has hit gold.

President confers Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on Ela Bhatt

President confers Indira Gandhi Peace Prize on Ela Bhatt

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Noted social worker Ela Ramesh Bhatt was on Monday conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development by President Pranab Mukherjee. Bhatt, the founder of Self-Employed Women's Association, was conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for 2011 at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Will Sonia, Kharge go to Ayodhya event? Cong says...

Will Sonia, Kharge go to Ayodhya event? Cong says...

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The Congress on Friday said it will take a decision at an 'appropriate time' whether its senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi will attend the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

'Vote chori in BJP DNA': Cong attacks Modi, EC at Delhi rally

'Vote chori in BJP DNA': Cong attacks Modi, EC at Delhi rally

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Top Congress leaders attacked the BJP and election commissioners at a rally in Delhi, alleging election irregularities and demanding action against those involved in 'vote chori'.

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Why PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi send 'chaadar' to Ajmer dargah every year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Haji Syed Salman Chisti, Gaddi Nashi, Dargah Ajmer Sharif, the hereditary custodian of the dargah and the 26th generation descendant of Khwaja Garib Nawaz (as the Pir is known) to understand the meaning and significance of the gesture.

BJP's Rudy wins Constitution Club poll with INDIA backing

BJP's Rudy wins Constitution Club poll with INDIA backing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Rajiv Pratap Rudy secured another term as Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India, defeating Sanjeev Balyan in a closely watched election that saw participation from prominent political figures.

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

PIX: Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka vote for new party chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A non-Gandhi is set to become the Congress president after 24 years.

Was waiting for long for this day: Sonia votes in Congress polls

Was waiting for long for this day: Sonia votes in Congress polls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As voting in the Congress presidential polls got underway, outgoing party chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday said she had been waiting for a long time for this day.

Gehlot meets Sonia, Sachin Pilot is next

Gehlot meets Sonia, Sachin Pilot is next

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The meetings come days after an open rebellion by Gehlot loyalists over a possible leadership change in the state, clouding Gehlot's chances of running for the presidency.

Sonia gets cold feet, Congressmen worried

Sonia gets cold feet, Congressmen worried

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's decision not to name Rahul Gandhi as the party's prime ministerial candidate has demoralised the already-bruised cadre. Expect a stormy AICC session in New Delhi on Friday, says Renu Mittal

Sonia, Priyanka to join Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka

Sonia, Priyanka to join Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would participate in the Karnataka leg of the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" led by Rahul Gandhi that will be entering the state on September 30, state party chief D K Shivakumar said on Friday.

Kharge ready to contest Congress president's poll if Sonia asks him to

Kharge ready to contest Congress president's poll if Sonia asks him to

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader M Mallikarjun Kharge is not averse to running for the AICC president's election if party chief Sonia Gandhi asks him to contest, sources close to the veteran leader said on Wednesday.