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Sonia Gandhi accepts resignation of PC Chacko, Subhash Chopra

Feb 12, 2020, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday accepted the resignations of PC Chacko and Subhash Chopra as the AICC in-charge for Delhi and DPCC chief respectively, and appointed Shaktisinh Gohil as the interim in-charge of Delhi.

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital

Feb 02, 2020, at 08:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi on Sunday, media reports said.

Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition protest against CAA-NRC-NPR in Parliament complex

Jan 31, 2020, at 01:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Opposition parties, led by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, on Friday protested against BJP government's 'unconstitutional practices and hate politics', in Parliament.

Modi-Shah government stands exposed: Sonia Gandhi

Jan 13, 2020, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre over the Jan 5 attack in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University and said the country watched in 'horror' as the BJP 'orchestrated an assault' in the institution.

After Mamata Banerjee, now Mayawati skips Opposition meet on CAA-NRC

Jan 13, 2020, at 01:46 pm

Lucknow/New Delhi/IBNS: After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati said she will skip the Opposition meet on Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) taking place on Monday.

CAA-NRC: Opposition leaders to meet today

Jan 13, 2020, at 09:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when the country witnessed massive protests over numerous issues, including the new citizenship law passed by the centre, the opposition leaders are going to meet in New Delhi on Monday to discuss current political scenario of the nation.

SC fixes March 17 for final hearing of Sonia Gandhi's plea in National Herald case

Jan 06, 2020, at 10:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday fixed March 17 for the final hearing of appeals filed by Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi against Delhi High Court order allowing re-assessment of their income tax for 2011-12 in connection with National Herald case.

Sonia Gandhi terms violence in JNU as ‘deplorable’ & ‘unacceptable’, demands judicial probe

Jan 06, 2020, at 05:32 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Describing the violence against the students and teachers in the campus of the Jawaharlal Nehru University as ‘deplorable’ and ‘unacceptable’, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday demanded an independent judicial probe into the incident.

Yogi Adityanath, Mayawati slam Sonia, Priyanka over deaths of children in Kota; Centre assures help

Jan 02, 2020, at 05:59 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati have hit out at Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over the deaths of 100 infants at a hospital in Rajasthan's Kota.

Hemant Soren meets Sonia ahead of swearing-in

Dec 25, 2019, at 08:21 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Jharkhand Chief Minister-designate Hemant Soren on Wednesday met Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi here and invited her to his swearing-in ceremony on Dec 29.

BJP releases video showing Sonia Gandhi getting enumerated in 2011 under NPR

Dec 25, 2019, at 01:19 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released a video footage showing Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi enumerating for the population census in 2011 under the National Population Register (NPR) norms.

Congress to stage dharna against CAA in New Delhi tomorrow

Dec 21, 2019, at 09:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a mega rally in Ramlila Maidan here, the Congress will try to corner the Centre over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, protesting against the new law by staging a dharna at Rajghat in the national capital on Sunday.

Prashant Kishor hits out at Congress leadership over absence from CAA protests

Dec 21, 2019, at 05:17 pm

Patna/IBNS: Poll strategist and JD(U) leader Prashant Kishor on Saturday took a swipe at the Congress' top leadership saying that the party had been "largely absent" from the CAA agiation which has continued to rock the various parts of the nation for two week straight.

CAA protest: Sonia Gandhi-led Opposition delegation meets President

Dec 17, 2019, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday led a delegation of several opposition parties to President Ram Nath Kovind over the recent violence against the Jamia Millia University students who were protesting against the new citizenship law.

I am not Savarkar, won't apologise, says Rahul over 'Rape in India' row; Sonia gives call for battle

Dec 14, 2019, at 03:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: An aggressive and spirited Rahul Gandhi at the Congress' Bharat Bachao Rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Saturday said he won't apologise for his "Rape in India" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi bringing Veer Savarkar's name in the midst of the massive row.

Bharat Bachao Rally: Sonia Gandhi calls for battle, says 'people asking where is sabka saath sabka vikas?'

Dec 14, 2019, at 01:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Tearing apart the Narendra Modi government at the "Bharat Bachao Rally" in Ramlila Maidan here on Saturday, Congress president Sonia Gandhi urged her party workers to fight the battle against the present regime saying people are asking where has the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas".

Congress to hold 'Bharat Bachao' rally today in New Delhi, IOC to demonstrate in several countries

Dec 14, 2019, at 06:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to target the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre, the Congress will hold a 'Bharat Bachao' rally in New Delhi on Saturday.

BJP brought divisive CAB while drumming Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary: Priyanka Vadra

Dec 12, 2019, at 12:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Taking a swipe at the Centre over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which is set to become a law, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brought the "divisive" bill at a time they are drumming the 150th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi turns 73, PM Modi wishes

Dec 09, 2019, at 09:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Monday turned 73.

Sonia Gandhi not to celebrate 73rd birthday

Dec 08, 2019, at 08:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday decided not to celebrate her birthday this year, in view of the increasing crimes against women across the country.

Sonia Gandhi criticises Maha governor, says he acted under PM and Home Ministers advise

Nov 28, 2019, at 02:59 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's oath, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has lambasted Mahrashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, saying he acted in "unprecedented and reprehensible manner" by inviting Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to take oath last week.

We will fight every battle with grit and determination, collectively turn the tide: Sonia Gandhi

Nov 28, 2019, at 01:19 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Launching a sharp attack against the Narendra Modi Government, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday charged it of complete mismanagement of the Economy and indulging in a 'shameless attempt to subvert democracy in Maharashtra'.

Sonia Gandhi leads opposition parties in boycotting 70th Constitution Day celebrations

Nov 26, 2019, at 11:54 am

New Delhi/UNI: Main Opposition parties, including Congress, on Tuesday boycotted the 70th Constitution Day celebration in the Central hall of Parliament.

Congress stages protest over Maharashtra coup outside Parliament

Nov 25, 2019, at 11:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Monday took the Maharashtra coup to the national capital protesting against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s seizure of power outside the parliament.

Winter Session: Congress demands restoration of SPG cover to Gandhis in RS

Nov 20, 2019, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, Nov 20 (UNI) The Congress Party on Wednesday raised the issue of withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) to the former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi in Rajya Sabha and urged the Government to restore it immediately.

Maharashtra: More talks needed, says NCP chief after meeting Sonia Gandhi

Nov 18, 2019, at 08:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After meeting Congress President Sonia Gandhi at her home in Delhi on Monday evening, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar told media that the 45-minute meeting was not enough and there is need to discuss even more on forming government in the state of Maharashtra.

Sharad Pawar to meet Sonia today; NCP chief remains mum on Maharashtra

Nov 18, 2019, at 12:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the speculations about the formation of the Maharashtra government, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will on Monday meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi-Sharad Pawar meeting on Maharashtra crisis postponed to Monday

Nov 17, 2019, at 09:45 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The meeting between Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been postponed to Monday, media reports quoting sources said.

Sonia Gandhi to meet Sharad Pawar, discuss Maharashtra crisis

Nov 15, 2019, at 11:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Congress President Sonia Gandhi is all set to meet Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday and discuss the next course of action over forming a coalition government with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Nehru's vision lies at the core of true India: Sonia Gandhi

Nov 14, 2019, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Asserting that the four pillars of Nehruvianism, including Democratic institution-building, staunch secularism and socialist economics, remained at the core of its identity, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday, however, charged the present Government of lacking ‘the capacity, the vision and the wisdom to uphold this legacy.'