Sonia Gandhi (born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino in Lusiana on 9 December 1946) is the Italian-born President of the Indian National Congress and the widow of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. She also serves as the Chairperson of the ruling United Progressive Alliance in the Lok Sabha and the leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party. Read more at Wikipedia


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PM, Sonia makes aerial survey

Posted on 2013-06-19 17:59:00 from Star News India

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi today made an aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas in Uttarkhand. © Copyright 2008 - 13, ABP News: Breaking news from India, world, cricket, politics, business and entertainment. All rights

Sonia surveys flood-hit Uttarakhand, seeks quick relief for victims

Posted on 2013-06-19 17:45:00 from New Kerala

...had been destroyed in flash floods and cloud bursts. The statement, issued by party general secretary Ajay Maken, said Sonia Gandhi was likely to visit relief camps again, and remained in constant touch with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna....

Kedarnath in debris, thousands of pilgrims remain stranded | Pics

Posted on 2013-06-19 17:32:00 from Economic Times

...tourist spots and pilgrim centres. Singh, who undertook an aerial survey of rain-ravaged Uttarakhand alongwith UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, said what they saw was "most distressing" and the priority for the authorities was to rescue the stranded and provide...

Thousands missing in Uttarakhand flood fury, death toll could mount

Posted on 2013-06-19 17:31:00 from New Kerala

...of pilgrims and tourists in the devastated temple town of Kedarnath. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi saw from helicopters the extent of damage and destruction. The prime minister granted Rs.1,000 crore for disaster relief...

22 choppers deployed in U'khand: Govt

Posted on 2013-06-19 17:23:00 from Star News India

New Delhi: Intensifying relief and rescue operations, the government has pressed into service 22 helicopters to airlift those stranded by flash floods in Uttarakhand where the death toll has mounted to 150. With the weather improving today, Minister of S

Sonia surveys flood-hit Uttarakhand, seeks quick relief for victims

Posted on 2013-06-19 17:12:00 from HillPost.in

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Uttarakhand along with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday, sought quick relief for stranded people, a party statement said. The

Letter from India: India's Socialists Try to Find a Middle Way

Posted on 2013-06-19 16:52:00 from The New York Times

...even the wise. And their most powerful fellowship is the National Advisory Council, or N.A.C., a group chaired by Sonia Gandhi , president of the governing Indian National Congress party. The N.A.C., which tries to influence Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on...

Uttarakhand floods: Rajnath Singh demands swift action

Posted on 2013-06-19 16:40:00 from New Kerala

...the relief should also be provided from all quarters," said Joshi. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi are conducting an aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas in Uttarakhand today. The situation created by the heavy rains and...

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PM Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi to visit Kedarnath

Posted on 2013-06-19 11:30:00 from Indiatvnews.com Videos

PM Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi to visit Kedarnath PM Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi to visit Kedarnath For more content go to http://http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/ Follow us on facebook at https://www.faceb... From: IndiaTV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:25 More in News & Politics

NewsX: Sheila Dikshit meets Sonia Gandhi

Posted on 2013-06-17 14:49:00 from Newsx Videos

NewsX: Sheila Dikshit meets Sonia Gandhi NewsX: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today called on Congress President Sonia Gandhi and discussed issues relating to preparation for upcoming assembly... From: newsxlive Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 00:31 More in News & Politics

NewsX: PM, Sonia to visit Uttrakhand today

Posted on 2013-06-19 05:09:00 from Newsx Videos

NewsX: PM, Sonia to visit Uttrakhand today NewsX: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi are likely to visit to Uttarakhand today to take aerial survey of affected areas at 2 pm. According to ... From: newsxlive Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 05:31 More in News & Politics

Uttarakhand: PM announces Rs 145 cr as immediate relief

Posted on 2013-06-19 13:35:00 from IBNLive.com Videos

Uttarakhand: PM announces Rs 145 cr as immediate relief Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, along with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, conducted aerial survey of Uttarakhand on Wednesday to asses the damage that has b... From: ibnlive Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:32 More in News & Politics

Cabinet reshuffle today, likely to be the last before 2014 LS polls

Posted on 2013-06-17 05:59:00 from IBNLive.com Videos

Cabinet reshuffle today, likely to be the last before 2014 LS polls A day after the Congress party revamped its organisation, it is now likely that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will reshuffle... From: ibnlive Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 02:26 More in News & Politics

Sonia Gandhi appreciates UPA again

Posted on 2013-06-03 14:39:00 from Indiatvnews.com Videos

Sonia Gandhi appreciates UPA again Sonia Gandhi appreciates UPA again For more content go to http://http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/ Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indiatvn... From: IndiaTV Views: 0 1 ratings Time: 00:30 More in News & Politics

Sonia Gandhi to hold meeting for National Food security Bill

Posted on 2013-06-04 08:03:00 from Indiatvnews.com Videos

Sonia Gandhi to hold meeting for National Food security Bill Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of the UPA coordination committee today for looking at various options for implementing the programme. From: IndiaTV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:39 More in News & Politics

Sonia Gandhi is a Telangana sympathizer: Keshav Rao

Posted on 2013-06-03 09:36:00 from Newsx Videos

Sonia Gandhi is a Telangana sympathizer: Keshav Rao NewsX: One of the Congress ministers, who joined the Telangana movement, says Sonia Gandhi is a Telangana sympathizer. Speaking to NewsX, Keshava Rao said th... From: newsxlive Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:37 More in News & Politics

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and 27 other big leaders on Naxals' hit list

Posted on 2013-05-31 13:40:00 from Indiatvnews.com Videos

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and 27 other big leaders on Naxals' hit list As many as 27 leaders are on the Naxal hit list and Congress President Sonia Gandhi tops the list, followed by Chidambram, Shinde, Jairam Ramesh, Shivraj Pat... From: IndiaTV Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics

No difference of opinion between me and Sonia Gandhi: PM

Posted on 2013-05-31 13:39:00 from Indiatvnews.com Videos

No difference of opinion between me and Sonia Gandhi: PM PM Manmohan Singh today slammed the rumours surrounding him and Congress President Sonia Gandhi over differences in opinions between them. From: IndiaTV Views: 0 1 ratings Time: 00:42 More in News & Politics

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Singh, who undertook an aerial survey of rain-ravaged Uttarakhand alongwith UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, said what they saw was 'most distressing'. - Published on 2013-06-19 11:03:00 by Economic Times

Singh, who undertook an aerial survey of rain-ravaged Uttarakhand alongwith UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, said what they saw was 'most distressing'.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-06-19 11:03:00

Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to fly to Uttarakhand Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the torrential rains. - Published on 2013-06-19 03:03:00 by Economic Times

Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to fly to Uttarakhand Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the torrential rains.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-06-19 03:03:00

Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to fly to Uttarakhand Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the torrential rains. - Published on 2013-06-19 03:03:00 by Economic Times

Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are to fly to Uttarakhand Wednesday to assess the damage caused by the torrential rains.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-06-19 03:03:00

Rare pictures of Rajiv, Sonia Gandhi and family - Published on 2013-06-18 22:35:00 by IndiaTVNews.com

Rare pictures of Rajiv, Sonia Gandhi and family

Published by IndiaTVNews.com on 2013-06-18 22:35:00

A decision on the way ahead for the ambitious Food Security Bill is expected to be taken tomorrow, PM and Sonia Gandhi are deliberating on it - Published on 2013-06-18 12:13:00 by Economic Times

A decision on the way ahead for the ambitious Food Security Bill is expected to be taken tomorrow, PM and Sonia Gandhi are deliberating on it

Published by Economic Times on 2013-06-18 12:13:00

Ready to sweep floor on Sonia Gandhi’s command: Charandas Mahant - Published on 2013-06-18 00:00:00 by Zee News

Ready to sweep floor on Sonia Gandhi’s command: Charandas Mahant

Published by Zee News on 2013-06-18 00:00:00

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has unveiled her Team 2014, assigning greater responsibilities to party leaders seen close to Rahul Gandhi. - Published on 2013-06-16 20:25:00 by Economic Times

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has unveiled her Team 2014, assigning greater responsibilities to party leaders seen close to Rahul Gandhi.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-06-16 20:25:00

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's pet food security bill is not getting delayed and will be passed soon, food minister KV Thomas said after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh deferred a government decree. - Published on 2013-06-16 12:44:00 by Times of India

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's pet food security bill is not getting delayed and will be passed soon, food minister KV Thomas said after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh deferred a government decree.

Published by Times of India on 2013-06-16 12:44:00

TNA sources said the six member delegation was expected to meet with both India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi. - Published on 2013-06-16 06:37:00 by Economic Times

TNA sources said the six member delegation was expected to meet with both India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-06-16 06:37:00

Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi - Published on 2013-06-14 04:23:00 by DNA India

Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi

Published by DNA India on 2013-06-14 04:23:00

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I have decided to provide an amount of Rs 1000 crore to Uttarakhand for disaster relief, of which Rs 145 crore is being released immediately...

in Kedarnath in debris, thousands of pilgrims remain stranded | Pics
Economic Times - 2013-06-19 17:32:00

What chairperson UPA and I saw today was most distressing. While the most recent estimates put the death toll at 102, it is feared that loss of lives could eventually be much higher...

in Kedarnath in debris, thousands of pilgrims remain stranded | Pics
Economic Times - 2013-06-19 17:32:00

Assessing the magnitude of the losses, both in terms of lives lost and houses destroyed, or the damage to buildings, roads and other infrastructure, is an exercise that will take some more time. The priority for the authorities at the moment is to rescue the stranded and provide urgently needed succor to those most in need of it...

in Manmohan Singh announces 1,000 crore rupee disaster flood relief for Uttarakhand
New Kerala - 2013-06-19 16:40:00

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