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Leader from outside may spearhead Congress in future, hints Sonia Gandhi

Gandhi said she decided to take the political plunge when she saw that the Congress was going through a very difficult time

Leader from outside may spearhead Congress in future, hints Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 09 Mar 2018 | 9:01 PM IST

Knew Manmohan Singh would be a better prime minister than me: Sonia Gandhi

She also felt the Congress needs to develop a new style of connecting with people at the organisational level

Knew Manmohan Singh would be a better prime minister than me: Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 09 Mar 2018 | 3:53 PM IST

'Like-minded' parties need to sink local differences: Sonia Gandhi

Gandhi, however, admitted that coming together of such parties was a tough nut to crack

'Like-minded' parties need to sink local differences: Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 09 Mar 2018 | 2:10 PM IST

Sonia slams Modi's politics: Democracy has debate & dissent, not monologue

Sonia also lamented that nation builders are being slandered

Sonia slams Modi's politics: Democracy has debate & dissent, not monologue
Updated On : 09 Mar 2018 | 1:28 PM IST

As Rahul takes charge, Sonia cycles during 'de-stress' vacation in Goa

Attired in a long white kurta and dark leggings, she smiled warmly as some guests requested her for pictures

As Rahul takes charge, Sonia cycles during 'de-stress' vacation in Goa
Updated On : 28 Dec 2017 | 6:57 PM IST

No decision yet on Sonia Gandhi continuing as UPA chairperson: Moily

Rahul Gandhi is also capable of holding the post, says Veerappa Moily

No decision yet on Sonia Gandhi continuing as UPA chairperson: Moily
Updated On : 26 Dec 2017 | 3:56 PM IST

How Sonia braved tremendous odds to earn her place in Indian politics

Sonia Gandhi's exit was as subdued as her entry was spirited

How Sonia braved tremendous odds to earn her place in Indian politics
Updated On : 16 Dec 2017 | 4:18 PM IST

Opportunist? Or plain ingenious?

Sonia Gandhi will pass on the baton of presidentship of the Congress to her son Rahul today. How will history judge her term as president of the party?

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2017 | 11:13 AM IST

Sonia announces retirement as Cong chief, Amit Shah debuts in Rajya Sabha

PM urged all political parties to come together to ensure the winter session transacts important business

Sonia announces retirement as Cong chief, Amit Shah debuts in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 16 Dec 2017 | 9:11 AM IST

The politician versus the mother

At what stage does one stop being a politician and begin being a mother?

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2017 | 10:40 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi's role undiminished; Rahul doing great job: Moily

Rahul Gandhi is already articulating a "politician's vision" and "people are looking forward with a lot of aspirations", M Veerappa Moily

Sonia Gandhi's role undiminished; Rahul doing great job: Moily
Updated On : 23 Nov 2017 | 5:21 PM IST

Did Sonia Gandhi try to save Tehelka financiers in 2004?

Tehelka magazine had done sting operation on alleged corruption in defence deals during Atal Bihari Vajpayee-govt

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2017 | 3:44 AM IST

India getting divided in the name of 'narrow nationalism', says Sonia

The Indian ethos that Indira Gandhi embodied in her life and beliefs is openly rejected and repudiated

India getting divided in the name of 'narrow nationalism', says Sonia
Updated On : 31 Oct 2017 | 11:01 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital due to stomach ailment

D S Rana, Chairman (Board of Management) of the hospital said that Gandhi, 70, is under observation

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital due to stomach ailment
Updated On : 27 Oct 2017 | 8:24 PM IST

Sonia writes to Modi, wants him to get women's reservation bill passed in LS

"I am writing to request you to take advantage of your majority in the Lok Sabha to now get the women's reservation bill passed in the Lower House as well," Gandhi said in the letter, dated September 20.

Sonia writes to Modi, wants him to get women's reservation bill passed in LS
Updated On : 21 Sep 2017 | 2:22 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi's missing SPG personnel found roaming in Lutyens' Delhi

Verma had left home for work on September 1 but did not return home on September 2

Sonia Gandhi's missing SPG personnel found roaming in Lutyens' Delhi
Updated On : 06 Sep 2017 | 11:09 PM IST

Quit India debate: Secularism, free speech in danger now, alleges Sonia

Sonia described contributions of Congress, Nehru towards Quit India movement in her Lok Sabha speech

Quit India debate: Secularism, free speech in danger now, alleges Sonia
Updated On : 09 Aug 2017 | 2:05 PM IST

Cow vigilantes a threat to liberty, enemy of diversity: Sonia Gandhi

Manmohan Singh expressed concerns about the state of farmers after GST, demonetisation

Cow vigilantes a threat to liberty, enemy of diversity: Sonia Gandhi
Updated On : 08 Aug 2017 | 8:09 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi constitutes sub-group on presidential poll

The sub-group would also have representatives from other opposition parties.

Sonia  Gandhi constitutes sub-group on presidential poll
Updated On : 22 Jul 2017 | 1:11 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi plays mediator; asks RJD-JD(U) to find a middle ground

After silently watching the events in Bihar from the sidelines for days, Congress President Sonia Gandhi finally intervened in the ongoing tug-of-war between the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Janata Dal (United). She spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD Chief Lalu Prasad over phone on Friday and requested the stalwarts to "save the government at any cost" to keep the BJP "at bay". Heeding her advice, both sides have called a temporary ceasefire in the continuing war of words. Confirming the development, Congress sources said Mrs Gandhi dialed Lalu and Nitish and made an emotional appeal to save the crumbling alliance in the state. "She was worried about the strained relationship among the alliance partners. Therefore, Madam, requested them to be united in the fight against the communal forces and save the coalition at any cost to keep the BJP at bay." a senior Congress leader told Business Standard. After the call, the Congress leadership also dispatched the state Congress ...

Sonia Gandhi plays mediator; asks RJD-JD(U) to find a middle ground
Updated On : 14 Jul 2017 | 9:28 PM IST