News for 'President Sonia Gandhi'

Will govt implement Assam accord? BJP poser to Sonia

Will govt implement Assam accord? BJP poser to Sonia

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

In a bid to embarrass the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday sought to know if the party and its President Sonia Gandhi concurred with the Assam Accord signed by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and demanded the agreement be implemented to solve the crisis in the state.

Sonia's absence felt during Anna agitation: Moily

Sonia's absence felt during Anna agitation: Moily

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi's absence was felt during the Anna Hazare agitation as she has always given us a way out, Union Minister Veerappa Moily said on Thursday.

Black money row: Advani says sorry to Sonia

Black money row: Advani says sorry to Sonia

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has apologised to Congress president Sonia Gandhi for a party-appointed task force report, which had alleged that she and her late husband Rajiv had accounts in Swiss banks.

Sonia invites Rabri for dinner

Sonia invites Rabri for dinner

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

What Obama said about Rahul Gandhi in his memoir

What Obama said about Rahul Gandhi in his memoir

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

On Gandhi, Obama says he has 'a nervous, unformed quality about him, as if he were a student who'd done the coursework and was eager to impress the teacher but deep down lacked either the aptitude or the passion to master the subject', according to The New York Times review.

Chirag Paswan's security cover upgraded to Z category

Chirag Paswan's security cover upgraded to Z category

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Till now, he was being guarded by a small team of the central paramilitary force SSB.

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress on Monday slammed Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his "deplorable" remarks against Sonia Gandhi and demanded an unconditional apology from him.

Gowda meets Sonia, no breakthrough

Gowda meets Sonia, no breakthrough

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

The meeting did not make much headway towards finding a solution to the Karnataka crisis.

Sonia's illness a big blow for the Congress

Sonia's illness a big blow for the Congress

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Party President Sonia Gandhi left for the United States on Wednesday and is reported to have undergone a major surgery in a New York hospital on Thursday morning local time, which is being described as 'successful.'

BJP seeks Sonia's apology for Diggi's blast remark

BJP seeks Sonia's apology for Diggi's blast remark

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday condemned Congress leader Digvijay Singh's reported comment that the involvement of Hindu outfits in Mumbai blasts cannot be ruled out, and sought an apology from Congress President Sonia Gandhi in this regard.

'Is Sonia concerned about other women prisoners?'

'Is Sonia concerned about other women prisoners?'

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Should Kanimozhi be spared from imprisonment in the 2G spectrum scam because she is a woman, as Sonia Gandhi implied on Tuesday? Sheela Bhatt presents the counter-argument

Delhi gang-rape: Sonia not to celebrate New Year

Delhi gang-rape: Sonia not to celebrate New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

"Sonia Gandhi has appealed to partymen and well-wishers against coming to her to extend New Year greetings in the wake of gang-rape incident," party General Secretary Janardhan Dwivedi said in New Delhi on Monday.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

Sonia, Cong responsible for rise in Naxalism: BJP

Sonia, Cong responsible for rise in Naxalism: BJP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday accused Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her party leaders and the Centre of being directly responsible for the rise in Maoist menace in Bihar with their 'pro-Naxal statements'. "Naxals have become audacious in Bihar. The Centre, Sonia Gandhi and her party leaders are directly responsible for it. By their pro-Naxal statements, they have boosted the morale of Maoists," BJP spokesperson Tarun Vijay charged at a press conference.

Rahul's elevation 'soon', says Sonia

Rahul's elevation 'soon', says Sonia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

"Soon it will be done," Sonia said when asked by reporters repeatedly as to when Rahul Gandhi, who is at present the vice president of the party, will be elevated.

Aaditya invites Sonia, Manmohan to Uddhav swearing-in

Aaditya invites Sonia, Manmohan to Uddhav swearing-in

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Aaditya Thackeray had a brief meeting with Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in New Delhi.

Wife, Daughters Pay Homage To Dr Saab

Wife, Daughters Pay Homage To Dr Saab

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Gursharan Kaur and daughter Daman Singh pay their respects to Dr Singh's mortal remains at the AICC HQ in New Delhi.

Social development is good business: Sonia

Social development is good business: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The Congress President says that corporate strategy should have social investments.

Sonia among Women of Year 2004: Guardian

Sonia among Women of Year 2004: Guardian

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

That she turned down the post of the prime minister was simply flabbergasting, the daily said.

History will judge your silence: Kangana to Sonia

History will judge your silence: Kangana to Sonia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

"Dear respected honourable @NCIndia president Sonia Gandhi ji being a woman arn't you anguished by the treatment I am given by your government in Maharashtra? Can you not request your Government to uphold the principles of the Constitution given to us by Dr Ambedkar?" the actor posted on Twitter.

Sonia world's 7th most powerful woman: Forbes

Sonia world's 7th most powerful woman: Forbes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Congress president Sonia Gandhi figures as the seventh most powerful woman of the world in the Forbes list which is topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Cong chief Kharge, Sonia, Adhir won't attend Ram temple opening event

Cong chief Kharge, Sonia, Adhir won't attend Ram temple opening event

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

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.

Sonia 'almost Indira-like': Talbott

Sonia 'almost Indira-like': Talbott

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

Former US deputy secretary of state Strobe Talbott has said that on the nuclear question and issues relating to India's security, Congress president Sonia Gandhi was "almost Indira-like."

Rahul ties mother's shoelaces as she walks besides him

Rahul ties mother's shoelaces as she walks besides him

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Amid cheers and slogan-shouting by party workers, Sonia Gandhi walked besides her son Rahul Gandhi and other leaders for a few kilometres in Karnataka's Mandya district. And there were several Kodak moments.

Rs 1880 cr on spent on Sonia's trips, treatment: Modi

Rs 1880 cr on spent on Sonia's trips, treatment: Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday targeted Congress President Sonia Gandhi by claiming that Rs 1880 cr has been spent from the public exchequer on her foreign trips and her 'treatment abroad'.

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The meeting comes ahead of the party's Punjab unit revamp and amid reports that Sidhu may get a key role in the organisation.

Dom's Take: Whatever Happened To Respect For Elders?

Dom's Take: Whatever Happened To Respect For Elders?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the bitter face-off between the frail Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who will be 76 in December, and Union Minister Smriti Irani, 46, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Modi attacks Sonia for 'silence' on Bhopal verdict

Modi attacks Sonia for 'silence' on Bhopal verdict

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Attacking Congress president Sonia Gandhi over her "silence" on the Bhopal gas tragedy verdict, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi asked her to explain who was the 'Maut ka saudagar' (merchant of death).

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Prez, PM, Pranab, Sonia remember Indira Gandhi on birth centenary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also paid their tributes.

Arunachal CM offers to quit, asks Sonia to resolve crisis

Arunachal CM offers to quit, asks Sonia to resolve crisis

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Giving in to the squabbles within the ruling Congress, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin has offered his resignation to party president Sonia Gandhi, to give the party high command a chance to step in and end the ongoing crisis. According to party sources, the CM's main detractor in the party and president of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee Nabam Tuki has also submitted his resignation to Sonia Gandhi. The infighting in the Congress had spilled over.

Will Sonia's return put Congress back on track?

Will Sonia's return put Congress back on track?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

With the return of Sonia Gandhi there is anticipation that despite her status-quo approach on most issues, she may finally decide to move and put the derailed party and government back on track, says Renu Mittal.

Exclusive: Watch out Dr Singh, Sonia's coming

Exclusive: Watch out Dr Singh, Sonia's coming

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Sheela Bhatt reveals how Sonia Gandhi has decided to take an active role in governance with the resurrection of the powerful National Advisory Council. A rediff exclusive!

Rahul goes abroad to be with ailing Sonia

Rahul goes abroad to be with ailing Sonia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rahul left for an undisclosed location abroad amid a growing clamour for structural changes within after the party's debacle in the Uttar Pradesh polls.

'No idea where Modi got figure for Sonia's foreign trips'

'No idea where Modi got figure for Sonia's foreign trips'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

RTI activist from Hisar says he will consider legal recourse against newspaper that quoted his application on the amount of money spent on Sonia Gandhi's foreign trip. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Pix: PM, Sonia, Rahul pay homage to YSR

Pix: PM, Sonia, Rahul pay homage to YSR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid glowing tributes to the late Y S Rajasekhara Reddy in Hyderabad on Friday.

Sonia's Rajkot rally statement full of half-truths: BJP

Sonia's Rajkot rally statement full of half-truths: BJP

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said Congress President Sonia Gandhi's statement that the opposition had always obstructed the passing of a strong and effective Lokpal Bill in Parliament, and growth in Gujarat, as one full of half-truths.

Cong workers demonstrate, ask Gandhi to be PM

Cong workers demonstrate, ask Gandhi to be PM

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Hundreds of Congress workers on Tuesday demonstrated outside the party president Sonia Gandhi's residence as news came of her reluctance to accept the prime minister's office.

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Sonia, 70. Down memory lane

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

As Congress President Sonia Gandhi turns 70, here's recalling her extraordinary life in pictures.

MP says Rahul, Sonia should be tested for coronavirus

MP says Rahul, Sonia should be tested for coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed uproar over a controversial remark by a Rashtriya Loktantrik Party MP, who is a Bharatiya Janata Party ally, against the Gandhi family during a discussion on coronavirus, leading to adjournment of proceedings for over an hour.