Sonia Gandhi: News
Sonia Gandhi is an Indian politician. She was born on December 9, 1946, in Veneto, Italy. She used to live in Italy until she married Rajiv Gandhi. After her marriage, she moved to India. She joined family's political party after the assassination of her mother-in-law and her husband's election as PM. She served as President of Indian National Congress from 1998 to 2017.
Sonia recalls 'Operation Blue Star' aftermath inside the Gandhi home
In her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has revealed that she and her husband, ex-prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, were informed in 1984 about a possible kidnapping plot against their children, Rahul and Priyanka.
Pranab Mukherjee dropped PM hint, Sonia recalls; his daughter responds
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has reacted to Sonia Gandhi's surprise over her father's prime ministerial ambitions.
Sonia Gandhi's 'Belonging': How world leaders impressed or annoyed her
Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love is a treasure trove of anecdotes from her encounters with world leaders. The book recounts her experiences while traveling with Prime Ministers Indira and Rajiv Gandhi.
Why did Sonia decline prime ministership in 2004? Memoir answers
In her recently published memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has opened up about why she declined the prime ministership after the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) won the 2004 Lok Sabha elections.
'Practically no...contact': Sonia Gandhi writes on PM Modi in memoir
In her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi writes about her limited interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Indira cried seeing 'Operation Blue Star's' devastation: Sonia Gandhi
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab after Congress leader Sonia Gandhi claimed that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was disturbed by images of "Operation Blue Star," the 1984 military operation at the Golden Temple complex.
'Not so pessimistic': Sonia Gandhi on Congress's decline
In a recent interview with The Hindu, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressed optimism about her party's future.
Rahul Gandhi 'lousy con artist': BJP retorts over foreign-help claim
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power with "foreign help."
Rijiju mocks Congress over 'fake AI' Ramlila Maidan rally post
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress of using an AI-generated image to portray a large crowd at their rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
'Quiet, or i'll give hour-long speech': Kharge at INDIA rally
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge asked supporters to calm down at the INDIA bloc rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
Rahul's PM chance will never arrive: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his chance of becoming prime minister will never arrive.
Gyanesh Kumar will be jailed, says Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were rigged, calling them "illegal."
Delhi traders now urge Sonia Gandhi to defer Sunday rally
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone a rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan.
'Bound to be some tamasha': Sonia Gandhi on upcoming memoir
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has announced the release of her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, on November 10.
BJP protests demanding Kharge's apology over Modi remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has staged protests across the country demanding an apology from Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
Is there a connection between France and Delhi protests?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Indian National Congress of being involved in an "anarchy and regime change plot" after a Fox News report linked protests in France to anti-Chief Election Commissioner demonstrations in India.
Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, shares her memoir
Sonia Gandhi, the former president of the Indian National Congress party, has made her Instagram debut.
Congress governments bribed CECs with Padma awards, claims Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday accused the Congress of compromising the integrity of the Election Commission, alleging that the party rewarded election officials with political appointments, ministerial posts, and civilian honors like Padma Awards for favoring the party.
'Thank God, he left': Sonia-Digvijaya Singh argue over Nitish Kumar
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Digvijaya Singh had a brief disagreement over Nitish Kumar's departure from the opposition alliance in 2024.
Delhi court revives Sonia Gandhi's electoral roll entry case
A Delhi court has allowed a complaint against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her inclusion in the electoral roll three years before she became an Indian citizen in 1983.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir to be published by HarperCollins India
HarperCollins India has announced it will publish senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, titled Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir hit impasse with author's representatives: PRHI
Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has said that the publication of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," has been stalled due to an impasse with the author's representatives.
Indian publishers vying to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir: Report
Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has reportedly backed out of publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Penguin sought cuts to Modi, RSS in Sonia's memoir: Report
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's book deal with Penguin Random House India (PRHI) reportedly fell after she refused to make changes or deletions of references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Chinese intrusions, HT reported.
Not accurate: Penguin India refutes reports on Sonia Gandhi's memoir
Penguin Random House India has clarified that it is not the publisher of Sonia Gandhi's upcoming memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," in India.
Penguin India withdraws from publishing Sonia Gandhi's memoir: Report
Penguin Random House India has reportedly withdrawn from publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Congress sticks to 1937 resolution, won't sing full 'Vande Mataram'
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has decided to stick to the tradition of reciting only the first two stanzas of "Vande Mataram" at party events as per its 1937 resolution.
Sonia Gandhi is Italian, says Kumaraswamy in 'Vande Mataram' row
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin.
Vande Mataram row: Delhi Police probe complaint against Sonia, Rahul
The Delhi Police is investigating a complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
P Chidambaram's proud to be 'dimagi Naxal' remark causes slugfest
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxals" remark.
Congress must apologize for 'Vande Mataram' insult: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has demanded an apology from the Congress party over an alleged incident during its Independence Day event.
Sonia Gandhi's 'sin' won't be forgiven by people: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for allegedly asking party leaders to stop the national song, Vande Mataram, during an Independence Day program.
'Government's policies have pushed youth into dark road': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of stifling the dreams of India's youth.
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to full 'Vande Mataram'
A political controversy erupted on Saturday over the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress's Independence Day event.
Sonia Gandhi praises Manmohan Singh after SC's coal case verdict
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has praised ex-prime minister Manmohan Singh after the Supreme Court cleared him of any wrongdoing in the coal block allocation case.
'Cowardice, wanton cruelty': Sonia Gandhi slams Modi over student protests
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led central government for its handling of recent student protests.
Sonia Gandhi's Gaza conflict remarks spark political war
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has criticized the Indian government's silence on the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Congress-TMC merger rumor swirls after TMC heads meet Rahul, Sonia
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed rumors of a possible merger with the Indian National Congress.
Siddaramaiah assured of importance in Congress by Rahul Gandhi: Report
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reportedly assured veteran politician Siddaramaiah of his continued importance in the party, even after stepping down as Karnataka Chief Minister.
'Will stay in state politics': Siddaramaiah declines Rajya Sabha offer
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made it clear that he will continue his political career in the state.
Vijay meets Modi after 12 years for 25 minutes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Wednesday.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Gurugram's Medanta Hospital for surgery
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to undergo a minor surgical procedure, ANI reported.
Who will be Kerala's next CM? Congress high command silent
The suspense over who will succeed Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala's Chief Minister continues, with the new Assembly needing to be constituted before May 23.
Assam elections: Congress's Gaurav Gogoi takes full responsibility for defeat
After the Indian National Congress (INC) faced a major defeat in the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, state party president Gaurav Gogoi took full responsibility.
'No sir': Tharoor denies Rijiju's claim he called Congress anti-women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has denied Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's claim that he agreed his Congress party is anti-women.
33% women quota push exposes big gap in India's legislatures
The Narendra Modi-led government has called a special session of Parliament from April 16-18 to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill.
'Delimitation, not women's quota, is real issue': Sonia Gandhi
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has said that the real issue behind the Centre's decision to call a special session of Parliament this week is delimitation.
These books explain women's empowerment, and how!
Sonia Gandhi, the former president of the Indian National Congress, has always been a champion of women's empowerment.
Rahul Gandhi cancels Kerala trip after mother Sonia hospitalized
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday morning to meet his mother, Sonia Gandhi.
Doctor shares update after Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi hospital
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday after she said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather.
'Silence not cowardice': Tharoor backs Modi government on Iran war
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Modi government's position on the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Congress delegation meets Iran envoy in Delhi, condoles Khamenei's death
A Congress party delegation, including senior leaders Salman Khurshid and Pawan Khera, visited the Iran Culture House in New Delhi on Friday.
Opposition links Middle-East conflict to Modi's Israel visit; BJP responds
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Department in-charge Amit Malviya has slammed the opposition for linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Israel with the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'Silence not neutral': Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over Khamenei's assassination
Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has criticized the Indian government's silence around the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'Not a Rahulian': Mani Shankar Aiyar deepens Congress rift
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has stirred another controversy by saying that he's "not a Rahulian."
Tamil Nadu Congress' AI video casts Rahul Gandhi as 'Thalaiva'
The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) has released an AI-generated video depicting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as "Thalaiva."
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi's Ganga Ram hospital
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Monday evening, news agency PTI reported.
Revanth Reddy praises Sonia Gandhi in response to Digvijaya Singh
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Revanth Reddy has come out in support of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
Digvijaya Singh stirs controversy with Modi, RSS praise
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has stirred a controversy by sharing a throwback photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praising the organizational strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological parent, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Congress CWC meeting: Gandhis, Tharoor discuss key issues
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting was held on Saturday in New Delhi, with prominent leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Shashi Tharoor in attendance.
National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks Sonia, Rahul Gandhi's response
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case.
'Ready to fight black law...bulldozed MGNREGA': Sonia Gandhi
Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for "bulldozing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Court dismisses ED's complaint against Gandhis in National Herald case
A Delhi court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The complaint was related to the National Herald case.