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 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 in 2019 and remained the President for another three years.
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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 | |
Congress's new headquarters to be inaugurated on January 15; Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi set to attend programCongress will inaugurate its new headquarters, Indira Gandhi Bhawan, on Jan 15 in Delhi. Sonia Gandhi will officiate the ceremony, accompanied by party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sonia Gandhi, Hamid Ansari, Kharge attend Manmohan Singh's 'Akhand Path' at former PM's residenceFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was honored with a 'Bhog' ceremony for the 'Akhand Path' at his residence, attended by several dignitaries including Congress leaders and family members. Singh, who..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Protocol eased for Sonia & Priyanka Gandhi at Manmohan Singh's funeralDuring Dr Manmohan Singh's funeral, the government made a rare exception to allow Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to lay wreaths. Despite not being on the original list, protocol officials deviated..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress humiliated Manmohan Singh by making Sonia Gandhi 'super PM': BJPBJP president JP Nadda responded to Congress's accusations of insulting former PM Manmohan Singh by alleging the Nehru-Gandhi family had undermined him, positioning Sonia Gandhi as a 'super-PM' and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Placed Sonia Gandhi as super PM, insulted him': Nadda rebukes Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Manmohan Singh's last ritesBJP president JP Nadda criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly exploiting the legacy of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for political gain after his death...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lost 'friend, philosopher and guide', says Sonia Gandhi on Manmohan Singh's demiseSonia Gandhi described the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh as a deeply personal loss, lauding his compassion, vision, and commitment to social justice. She highlighted how he transformed the lives of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Epitome of wisdom, nobility': Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to ex-PM Manmohan SinghSonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92, describing him as wise, noble, and humble. She highlighted his contributions to social justice, secularism, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Manmohan Singh's demise: RTI, RTE, NREGA, Nuclear deal landmarks in his legacyUnder PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure, landmark social sector initiatives were introduced by the UPA, including RTI, NREGA, RTE, and the Right to Food. These initiatives originated from Sonia Gandhi-led..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Those in power pose threat to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy': Sonia at Congress meetSonia Gandhi claimed Mahatma Gandhi's legacy is under threat from those in power in Delhi, indirectly targeting the RSS and BJP. She urged Congress workers to protect Gandhi's legacy and fight the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul Gandhi's special food recommendation as he enjoys family lunch at Delhi restaurantAmidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality Restaurant. Joined by Sonia Gandhi,..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP: What's in Nehru letters that Gandhis want to hide?A member of PM's Museum & Library has urged Rahul Gandhi to return letters written by Nehru to Lady Mountbatten, JP and others, which were allegedly withdrawn at Sonia Gandhi's orders, prompting BJP to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'What would have Nehru ji written to Edwina Mountbatten that needed censoring': BJP targets CongressThe BJP has demanded the Congress party release letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to Edwina Mountbatten and others, which were allegedly withdrawn from the Nehru Memorial Library in 2008 on Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Return Nehru's letters to Edwina Mountbatten': PM Memorial writes to Rahul GandhiA Prime Minister's Museum member has appealed to Rahul Gandhi to retrieve letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, including correspondence with Lady Mountbatten and Jayaprakash Narayan, allegedly removed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar makes BIG claim, says, 'my career made, unmade by...'Aiyar revealed that despite being associated with the Congress for decades, his one-on-one interactions with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were rareDNA - Published | 'My political career made & unmade by the Gandhis': What senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said on Sonia, Rahul & Priyanka GandhiMani Shankar Aiyar, in an interview, revealed his limited interaction with the Gandhi family, stating his career was both built and destroyed by them. He also suggested that Congress's 2014 defeat..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sonia-Soros, Adani-Modi': BJP, opposition MPs engage in poster battle outside Parliament; watch videoBJP and opposition parties clashed outside Parliament with posters. BJP linked Sonia Gandhi to George Soros's "anti-India agenda," while the opposition protested the Adani issue, demanding a JPC probe..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We should fight anti-India forces': Kiren Rijiju targets Sonia Gandhi on alleged Soros linkIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi greets Sonia Gandhi on her birthdayIndiaTimes - Published | BJP links Sonia Gandhi to body funded by Soros that 'wants J&K's secession'The BJP has escalated its accusations against Congress, alleging a nexus with George Soros. They claim Sonia Gandhi's association with a Soros-funded organization advocating for Kashmir's separate..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Shared goal of diminishing India's growth': BJP alleges Sonia Gandhi's links to Soros-funded groupThe BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of connections to a George Soros-funded organization, citing her role in the Forum of Democratic Leaders in Asia Pacific. They also highlighted Shashi Tharoor's friendship..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Madam is busy': Najma says Sonia kept her waiting for 1 hourNajma Heptulla highlights a significant experience from 1999 where, after being elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), she had to wait an hour to speak to Sonia Gandhi, contrasting..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Madam is busy': When Najma Heptulla waited an hour to talk to Sonia Gandhi during call from BerlinNajma Heptulla, in her autobiography, recounts her ordeal of waiting an hour on an international call to inform Sonia Gandhi about her election as IPU president, only to be told 'Madam is busy.'..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Savarkar, Pitroda & Sonia': BJP minister shares PM Modi's 'predictions' on Congress that came trueHardeep Singh Puri shared a video of PM Modi pointing out inconsistencies in the Congress party and its alliances. PM Modi commented on Congress's stance on VD Savarkar and Sonia Gandhi's decision to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Wayanad Election Results 2024: Priyanka Gandhi beats brother Rahul Gandhi's record by...Priyanka's campaign saw strong support from both Rahul and their mother, Sonia Gandhi. Over the past month, the duo campaigned extensivelyDNA - Published | Sonia’s ‘Rahul Plane’ will crash again: Amit ShahAt a Giridih rally, Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Sonia Gandhi for repeatedly attempting to launch Rahul Gandhi's political career, predicting another failure in the Deoghar polls. He expressed..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sonia Gandhi's 'Rahul plane' will crash again at...': Amit Shah launches sharp attack at Rahul Gandhi in JharkhandUnion Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah launched a fierce attack at Congress MP and LoP Rahul Gandhi during a poll rally in Jharkhand.DNA - Published | Rahul like unguided missile, urge Sonia Gandhi to coach him: Himanta Biswa SarmaIndiaTimes - Published |
Political leaders across parties pay last last tributes to Sitaram YechurySonia Gandhi, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, and other political figures paid tribute to CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury at the CPI(M) party office in Delhi. Yechury, who passed away on September 12, was..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Used foreign land to defame …': Sikh groups protest outside Sonia Gandhi's residence against Rahul remarks in US, demand apologySikh leaders from Delhi BJP's Sikh cell staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Sikh community in the US. The protest occurred near Rahul's residence, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sonia Gandhi's nudge puts Hemant Soren back in Jharkhand saddleIndiaTimes - Published | Mukesh Ambani meets Sonia Gandhi to invite for Anant-Radhika weddingIndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition makes its intent clear with 'save democracy' marchThe INDIA bloc of opposition parties demonstrated their intent on the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha by marching from the old Parliament building to the new one, holding copies of the Constitution and..IndiaTimes - Published | Ajit heaps praises on Pawar Sr, also recalls Sonia nationality rowNCP president Ajit Pawar praised his mentor and political rival Sharad Pawar at the party's foundation day celebrations, thanking him for his leadership over the past 25 years amid references to Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Sonia GandhiIndiaTimes - Published | Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders in New DelhiBangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina met Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi after attending PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony.IndiaTimes - Published |
'No longer can Parliament be bulldozed like last decade': Sonia Gandhi tells CPP members to hold govt accountableCongress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi over his third time swearing in as PM.IndiaTimes - Published | 'Ghamand nahi karna': What Gandhis told KL Sharma after Amethi win against Smriti IraniKishori Lal Sharma, the new Congress MP from high profile seat of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh met Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka and Rahul in Delhi today. Sharma, who emerged as a new giant killer..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Result: Will Rahul Gandhi stick to Wayanad or Raebareli seat? He says...In 2019, Mr Gandhi had lost to BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi. The leader, who undertook Bharat Jodo yatras, returned to UP in 2024. He chose to fight from Raebareli, a seat represented by his mother,..DNA - Published | Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Will Rahul Gandhi win Congress' last bastion in UP?As usual, the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh is making headlines. Previously, Sonia Gandhi represented this seat, but Rahul Gandhi has now entered the fray.DNA - Published |
'Wait and watch': What Sonia Gandhi said on Lok Sabha exit poll resultsCongress chief Sonia Gandhi stated on Monday that the party is "hopeful" that the election results will be "completely opposite" to what the exit polls have projected, one day before the 2024 Lok Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi, Congress party pay tribute to first PM Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversaryPM Modi and Congress leaders paid tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 60th death anniversary. Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Ajay Maken paid their respects. Nehru,..IndiaTimes - Published |
DNA Verified: Painting behind Rahul, Sonia Gandhi viral selfie is not of Jesus ChristSome users claimed that a poster behind Rahul and Sonia Gandhi depicted Jesus ChristDNA - Published | Lok Sabha polls: Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi show inked fingers in voting selfieIndiaTimes - Published |
Sonia Gandhi appeals to Delhi voters: Play your part in fight to save ConstitutionTwo days before polling in Delhi, Gandhi in a video message said, "This is an election to save democracy and the Constitution... This election is being fought on issues like unemployment, inflation and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Play your part': Sonia Gandhi's message to voters ahead of Delhi pollsIndiaTimes - Published |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversaryPM Modi paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on social media on his 33rd death anniversary. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi paid homage at Veer Bhumi in Delhi...IndiaTimes - Published | Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge pay homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversaryIndiaTimes - Published |
