Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi's proposal to ban ads akin to censorship: INS

April 09, 2020 2:06 am

The INS stated that its president Shailesh Gupta, on behalf of the association representing the print news industry in India, has appealed to the Congress chief to reconsider and withdraw her suggestion in the interest of a “vibrant and free press”.

Out of the old box

April 09, 2020 3:20 pm

Sonia Gandhi’s proposal for a two-year ban on government ads in media needs to be rejected — by all, including her party.

‘Stop govt ads, vista work, transfer money to PM relief fund’: Sonia Gandhi’s suggestions to Modi on COVID-19

April 08, 2020 2:04 am

In her letter, Sonia Gandhi also asked the Prime Minister to order a proportionate reduction of 30 per cent in the expenditure budget of the Government, ban on all foreign visits, including that of the President, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers.

Unplanned implementation of lockdown resulting in chaos: Sonia Gandhi at CWC meet

April 02, 2020 5:33 pm

"The magnitude of the challenge before us is daunting but our resolve to overcome it must be greater," Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi said at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting.

Consider 21 days' advance payment to MGNREGA workers: Sonia Gandhi to PM Modi

April 02, 2020 7:08 am

Gandhi said “lakhs of agricultural workers have been left unemployed during the crucial harvesting season (and) devoid of an alternative source of income, an increasingly large number of the rural poor are expected to demand work under MGNREGA.”

Congress slams govt over migrant exodus

March 29, 2020 2:28 am

The government had no contingency plans in place for the exodus, and the large numbers of people returning to villages in crowded buses or on foot has significantly dented the lockdown, calling it another “distressing example” of the governments’ “unpreparedness”, said Rahul Gandhi.

Lockdown in India: Oppn asks govt to help stranded migrants with transportation, food

March 28, 2020 5:49 am

Arguing that the lockdown is beginning to have a detrimental effect on thousands of such people, she asked him to issue a “national advisory” to assist those who are trapped in transit.

Sonia to PM Modi: Set up temporary facilities, give cash transfers to poor

March 27, 2020 3:19 am

Sonia said there is an urgent need to equip medical health staff with personal protection equipment, including N-95 masks and hazmat suits, and asked the government to scale up manufacturing and supply of these items.

Sonia Gandhi supports lockdown, demands direct cash transfer of Rs 7,500 to poor

March 26, 2020 1:23 pm

India lockdown: In a letter to the Prime Minister, Sonia Gandhi also suggested the distribution of 10 kg of rice or wheat per family member to every ration card holder through the Public Distribution System free of cost in order to ensure amply supply for the next 21 days.

Coronavirus lockdown: Sonia Gandhi writes to PM, calls for wage support for construction workers

March 25, 2020 2:51 am

Writing to the Prime Minister, Gandhi said over 44 million construction workers are now faced with a "precarious" future as many of them are stranded in cities and are deprived of livelihood due to the lockdown in the wake of COVID-19.

On Sonia Gandhi's 73rd birthday, here are some rare photographs that you wouldn’t have seen

December 10, 2019 6:44 am

The Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi turned 73 Monday. She has decided not to celebrate her birthday in the wake of rape incidents across the country and growing concerns over women’s security.

Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary: Rare photos of the 'Iron Lady' from Express archives

November 19, 2019 12:33 pm

Today marks the 102nd birth anniversary of India’s first and only female prime minister Indira Gandhi. Political leaders from across the spectrum paid rich tributes to the ‘Iron Lady of India’.

Gandhi family, Congress leaders pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 75th birth anniversary

August 20, 2019 12:49 pm

Born on 20th August, 1944, Rajiv Gandhi served as prime minister from 1984 to 1989. He was assassinated on May 21, 1991.

Sonia Gandhi re-elected as leader of CPP

June 01, 2019 12:52 pm

Even though the number of party lawmakers in the Lower House is higher than that in 2014, the Congress is still short of three members to claim the post of Leader of Opposition.

PM Modi, Congress leaders pay homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary

May 27, 2019 11:38 am

India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born to Motilal Nehru and Swaroop Rani on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi on 28th death anniversary

May 22, 2019 10:07 am

Rajiv Gandhi, sixth and youngest PM of India, was assassinated on May 21, 1991, at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu during a poll campaign.

Priyanka Gandhi and the many shades of her campaign

May 06, 2019 7:42 am

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's election campaigning caught our attention with her signature style - crisp saris paired with long-sleeved blouses.

Gandhi family, Congress leaders pay their respects to Rajiv Gandhi on 74th birth anniversary

August 21, 2018 6:36 am

Born on 20th August, 1944, Rajiv Gandhi served as prime minister from 1984 to 1989. He was assassinated on May 21, 1991.

Inside Congress' 84th plenary session

March 17, 2018 12:29 pm

The three-day Indian National Congress' 84th plenary session commenced on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium in New Delhi. It is attended by Congress chief ministers, state Congress presidents and Congress legislature party leaders from all states.

Women leaders of Congress celebrate Women's Day at Sonia Gandhi's residence

March 08, 2018 4:20 pm

Congress president Sonia Gandhi celebrating women's day at her residence along with other women party members.

Priyanka Gandhi takes a political Plunge, appointed Congress in-charge of UP East

January 23, 2019 5:40 pm

Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress Wednesday appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as general secretary of Uttar Pradesh East. She will take charge in the second week of February.

Express Eye for Detail 16: What went wrong in Bulandshahr, Christian Michel’s role in AgustaWestland scam and more

December 08, 2018 1:07 pm

This week we look at how UP got to a place where mob violence that spiralled out of control got a police officer killed, why the extradition of Christian Michel is a political hot potato & how a WhatsApp video ruined a woman’s life in Kerela.

Tall claims, empty boasts, falsification of facts not for him: Sonia Gandhi on Manmohan Singh

November 20, 2018 2:07 pm

Presenting former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh with the 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, disarmament & development, UPA Chairperson appeared to take a dig at the current dispensation through her praise for Dr Singh.

Want a dialogue with all parties to settle the Ayodhya dispute, says union minister Uma Bharti

November 01, 2018 1:35 pm

Union Minister Uma Bharti has said that leaders across party lines must come together and sort out the Ayodhya dispute through dialogue. She also said that those in the government want to build a temple at the disputed site but will need support from

Photos Of the Day: 84th Plenary Session Of The Indian National Congress

March 17, 2018 8:25 pm

“The party’s victory will be the nation’s victory, it will be the victory for each one of us. Congress is not a political term, it is a movement,” Sonia Gandhi said.

5 States, 1 Script: Congress Leaders Do Not Listen

June 08, 2016 7:00 pm

Sonia Gandhi & Manmohan Singh Arrested During Congress's ‘Save Democracy’ March

May 07, 2016 6:22 pm

Don't target PM Modi unnecessarily: Naidu

February 25, 2016 4:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday targeted the Congress, saying that the grand old party, which has been tolerated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for so many decades, should also tolerate the saffron party for at least ten years. Naidu said that the Congress was unnecessarily targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said unlike past governments where the prime minister (Manmohan Singh) presides and madam (Sonia Gandhi) decides, the BJP-led Government was working collectively in which Prime Minister Modi presides and the team decides.

Shah should not lecture Congress on nationalism: Sibal

February 15, 2016 4:24 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Monday rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah’s comment on the Jawaharlal Nehru University row, saying he did not have the stature to lecture Congress president Sonia Gandhi or vice president Rahul Gandhi on the issue of nationalism. Sibal said instead of dealing with the university students in the way that they should be dealt with, the BJP was busy proving that they were criminals. Sibal further stated that India is no more under British rule and added that Amit Shah and PM Modi cannot stop these young children from speaking their minds.

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul exempted from personal appearance

February 12, 2016 10:13 am

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to quash the trail court proceedings against the five Congress leaders but exempted party president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi from personal appearance. Senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Sighvi, who is fighting the Herald case for Gandhi’s, expressed his delight and said that it is a big relief for the family, as every inference and conclusion in the High Court has been rendered inoperative. He further added that every point argued in the High Court has been left open for them by the apex court to argue again at the stage of framing charges.