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Sonia Gandhi replies to EC notice

Sonia Gandhi replies to EC notice

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The Congress had on Monday suggested that Gandhi did not name Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, but had the entire state administration in mind when she made those remarks.

BJP's politics is about misguiding people: Sonia Gandhi

BJP's politics is about misguiding people: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has promised to provide free MRI and CT scan to patients if brought back to power. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

Cong hints at equal seat-sharing with SP in 2027 UP assembly polls

Cong hints at equal seat-sharing with SP in 2027 UP assembly polls

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday hinted at an equal seat-sharing arrangement with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

AICC meet set to re-endorse Sonia Gandhi

AICC meet set to re-endorse Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

A one day meeting of the All India Congress Committee is being held on Tuesday at Delhi's newly refurbished Talkatora stadium even as Sonia Gandhi, the president of the 125 year old Indian National Congress is all set to once again be authorised by the members to nominate the Congress Working Committee, the highest decision making body of the congress party.

Sonia Gandhi biopic still on hold

Sonia Gandhi biopic still on hold

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra, who had put on hold a biographical movie on Sonia Gandhi after her party slapped a legal notice on him, has said the Congress President told him she was "amused" by the project as she felt such movies were only made about "people who are dead."

Sonia Gandhi leaves for US for routine medical check-up: Sources

Sonia Gandhi leaves for US for routine medical check-up: Sources

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

They said her son and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is accompanying her during her travel to the US. Rahul is expected to return within a week.

Siddaramaiah begins 'new innings' with Delhi meetings

Siddaramaiah begins 'new innings' with Delhi meetings

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi to discuss his future role within the Congress party after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka. The meeting addressed his potential future roles and the formation of the new Karnataka government.

Congress revival: Challenges before Sonia Gandhi

Congress revival: Challenges before Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Given the challenges that confront the Congress today, Sonia Gandhi will have to fashion a new base for the party around a new political axis, and new themes, which catch the attention of its potential constituents, writes Neerja Chowdhury

SP announces candidate against Sonia Gandhi

SP announces candidate against Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Rajkumar Chowdhury is the candidate.

SC dismisses petition against Sonia Gandhi

SC dismisses petition against Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Ashok Pandey, a Lucknow-based advocate, had asked the court to direct President A P J Abdul Kalam not to appoint the Congress chief as the prime minister.

Why Did Congress Hold 'Vote Chori' Rally?

Why Did Congress Hold 'Vote Chori' Rally?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Glimpses from Sunday's Congress rally at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi against 'Vote Chori'.

Sonia Gandhi: 'Saviour-in-chief' of the Congress

Sonia Gandhi: 'Saviour-in-chief' of the Congress

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Once considered the unlikely heir to the political legacy of the Gandhi family, Sonia has earned the distinction of being the longest serving president of India's grand old party.

Does PM support Khamenei's assassination, asks Rahul

Does PM support Khamenei's assassination, asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, particularly regarding the alleged assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader. Gandhi emphasised the need for India to uphold international law and advocate for peaceful resolution.

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

PHOTOS: Sonia Gandhi's first appearance post-surgery

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

After undergoing surgery for an undisclosed aliment over a month ago, Sonia Gandhi on Sunday made her first public appearance when she attended a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 142nd birth anniversary.

Do you have a message for Sonia Gandhi?

Do you have a message for Sonia Gandhi?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

Sonia Gandhi has certainly got the inspiration, but does she have the necessary stamina, the mental and physical reserve, to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party's political machinery?

Congress to oppose all bills, including on delimitation in monsoon session

Congress to oppose all bills, including on delimitation in monsoon session

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

The Congress party is set to challenge the Modi government on a range of critical issues, including alleged theft of Ram temple donations, 'systemic corrosion' of the education system, and constitutional amendment bills related to delimitation and dismissal of ministers, during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

'Dramebazi': Sonia Gandhi tears into PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

She called upon them to forcefully fight against the challenges posed by the present dispensation

Sonia Gandhi to face bypoll on May 8

Sonia Gandhi to face bypoll on May 8

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Congress President Sonia Gandhi vacated the seat in the wake of office of profit controversy.

Sonia Gandhi's election rally in Moga cancelled

Sonia Gandhi's election rally in Moga cancelled

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Inclement weather forced cancellation of Congress president Sonia Gandhi's scheduled rally at Moga today in the run up to the elections to the 117-member state assembly on January 30. Gandhi was scheduled to address rallies at Moga and Kapurthala on Thursday. Earlier, a Congress spokesman had stated that Gandhi's rally at Kapurthala had also been cancelled, but later said that due to improvement in weather, the party has decided to hold the Kapurthala rally.

Sonia Gandhi keen to involve Prashant Kishor for Congress revival: Moily

Sonia Gandhi keen to involve Prashant Kishor for Congress revival: Moily

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The former Union minister said it is 'quite heartening' to see that Gandhi has taken up the initiative to involve Kishor to come out with a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the party's revival plan.

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Gandhi also hailed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' success as a 'triumph for Black Americans and Indian Americans'. The Congress chief said she knew Harris would work to heal and unite a 'bitterly divided nation'.

Sonia Gandhi offers 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif

Sonia Gandhi offers 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com13 May 2013

All India Congress Committee President Sonia Gandhi on Monday offered a chadar at the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti on the occasion of the 801st Urs.

Sonia Gandhi recovering in ICU after surgery

Sonia Gandhi recovering in ICU after surgery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of a US hospital where she underwent successful surgery for an undisclosed ailment.

Sonia Gandhi meets rape victim at AIIMS

Sonia Gandhi meets rape victim at AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday visited AIIMS hospital to enquire about the minor girl who was raped allegedly by her neighbour in east Delhi.

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 to address CPP on Tuesday

Sonia Gandhi to address CPP on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Leading the counter-offensive on the coal block allocation issue, Congress President Sonia Gandhi is expected to rally the party behind Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by making a strong attack on BJP at a party meeting on Tuesday.

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.

Sonia Gandhi likely to return Thursday night

Sonia Gandhi likely to return Thursday night

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Congress president Sonia Gandhi is likely to return on Thursday night after her surgery for an undisclosed ailment in an undisclosed country.

Man Posing As Rahul Gandhi's Secretary Arrested For Fraud

Man Posing As Rahul Gandhi's Secretary Arrested For Fraud

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly defrauding Congress leaders of crores of rupees by impersonating Rahul Gandhi's personal secretary. He has been sent to judicial custody, and police are seeking further custody for questioning.

In Gujarat, Sonia Gandhi has nothing new to say

In Gujarat, Sonia Gandhi has nothing new to say

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Sheela Bhatt says Sonia Gandhi's speech in Rajkot did not do anything to galvanise the Congress cadre in Gujarat.

MGNREGA bulldozed, right to work demolished: Sonia

MGNREGA bulldozed, right to work demolished: Sonia

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

This comes a day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, which replaces the MGNREGA and has a provision for 125 days of wage employment for rural workers.

Sonia Gandhi no symbol of sacrifice: BJP

Sonia Gandhi no symbol of sacrifice: BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

"This is not a new thing that Kalam saheb has said. He has said this before as well. Just because he has written this in his forthcoming book, Sonia Gandhi does not become an epitome of sacrifice. She is still the super-Prime Minister. She has a bigger secretariat (NAC) than the PM," BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told PTI.

Sonia Gandhi to decide party's CM in Himachal: Virbhadra

Sonia Gandhi to decide party's CM in Himachal: Virbhadra

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

As initial trends indicated a Congress victory in Himachal Pradesh, party veteran Virbhadra Singh said on Thursday that he had put in his "best efforts" in the polls and it was for Sonia Gandhi to decide the party's chief minister.

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 undergoes surgery in US hospital

Sonia Gandhi undergoes surgery in US hospital

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday underwent surgery in a United States hospital for an undisclosed ailment which will keep her out of India for a month. The Congress party's announcement in New Delhi that its 64-year-old leader has been diagnosed for surgery and that general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Defence Minister A K Antony, her political aide Ahmed Patel and general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi will run the affairs of the party caught the country by total surprise

My meeting with Bal Thackeray upset Sonia Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

My meeting with Bal Thackeray upset Sonia Gandhi: Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Kumar had sought central university status for it in keeping with public sentiments.

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Sonia Gandhi's health woes put Rahul in charge of campaigns

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is learnt to have slowed down her activities over the last few weeks, say highly placed sources in the party.

Sonia Gandhi opens up about her family

Sonia Gandhi opens up about her family

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A classified United States Cable titled 'A Garrulous Sonia Gandhi Opens Up to Maria Shriver' describes a meeting between the Congress chief and California's first lady in August 2006.

Advani pays PM, Sonia Gandhi a visit

Advani pays PM, Sonia Gandhi a visit

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Advani met Sonia Gandhi at 10, Janpath in New Delhi to gift her his recently-released autobiography 'My Country, My Life'. He later greeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the ocassion of Holi. Advani had earlier regretted the lack of communication between himself Sonia Gandhi and Dr Singh.