Sonia Gandhi speech at 126th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Jawaharlal Nehru

Congress President Sonia Gandhi began her speech by paying condolence against Paris attack last night & said that we all were and are together to fight against terrorism. Further she spoke about how PT. Nehru sacrificed his life for our country. She said whenever people try plotting against our country there's always someone to stand tall as a ray of hope to protect the nation & Pt. Nehru was one of the brightest ray to have fought against Britishers in hope to see an independent India. She said pt. Nehru could have led a lavish and comfortable life however as a true Indian he stand against Britishers because of which he spent end number of years behind the bars.

There is a need to eliminate caste discrimination said Sonia Gandhi

Launching a veiled attack at the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said there is a need to eliminate caste discrimination in the country. She urged the people to fight against communal forces using Shri Narayana Guru's teaching. The Congress president praised Sree Narayana Guru at the inauguration of annual pilgrimage at Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala. Gandhi said there can be no more betrayal of Sree Narayana Guru's beliefs than attempts to capture his ideology by those who spread bigotry. She stated that Mahatma Gandhi also worked for social equality.

Congress’s 131st foundation day

The Congress party celebrated its 131st foundation day today. Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoisted the party flag at All India Congress Committee (AICC) head quarters to mark the occasion. She would also be addressing a gathering of the Congress workers at the party headquarters.

National Herald Case at Patiala House Court

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not achieve his dream of a ‘Congress Mukt Bharat’ and Congress won’t bend at any cost. He was speaking after his mother and Congress president Sonia Gandhi and himself were granted bail within minutes of the hearing of the National Herald case in a Patiala House court. Bail was granted on Rs.50,000 personal bond and one surety each. Rahul also claimed that the Prime Minister and his government were repeatedly making false accusations against the opposition. Addressing the media, Sonia Gandhi said that the government won’t be able to destroy the Congress and added that the latter will try their best to bring the truth out. She also said that the BJP is targeting them intentionally and won’t achieve success.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on National Herald

I appeared in court as a law abiding citizen...with a clear conscience," said Sonia Gandhi adding "The central government is misusing government agencies to target the opponents. We are not afraid. Our fight will continue. Our struggle for Congress policies and in the interest of the poor will continue."

Congress President Sonia Gandhi speech at Parliament

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday expressed her concern over the violation of constitutional values and subtly reminded the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that they played no role in the formation of the Constitution. Congress president lauded the contributions of Dr. B R Ambedkar, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the making of the Constitution.

“Maa tujhe Salam” Indira Gandhi still the mother of the country : Sonia Gandhi

She congratulated to all and young congress for the anniversary of Indira Gandhi and also appreciated the slogan ‘Maa tujhe salam’ for Indira Gandhi She said Indira Gandhi was the mother of the country and she is today also. She is remembered as ‘Maa’. She also congratulate for having completed 126th birth anniversary of our first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. She mentioned he was the architect of the modern India. She concluded that out party is also celebrating 125th birth anniversary of the great social reformer and the main architect of our constitution that is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Indira Gandhi birth anniversary: Sonia Gandhi targets PM Modi

She congratulated to all and young congress for the anniversary of Indira Gandhi and also appreciated the slogan ‘Maa tujhe salam’ for Indira Gandhi She said Indira Gandhi was the mother of the country and she is today also. She is remembered as ‘Maa’. She also congratulate for having completed 126th birth anniversary of our first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. She mentioned he was the architect of the modern India. She concluded that out party is also celebrating 125th birth anniversary of the great social reformer and the main architect of our constitution that is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 98th birth anniversary

New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday offered floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 98th birth anniversary. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh also offered floral tributes to India's first woman Prime Minister at her memorial in Shakti Sthal. A series of functions have been organized today to highlight contribution of Indira Gandhi in nation building.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay homage to Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his 126th birth anniversary

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the nation celebrates his 126th birth anniversary on Saturday. Former PM Manmohan Singh also came to pay tribute to Nehru at his memorial in Shantivan. Cultural programs were organised in the memory of late Pandit Nehru who played an eminent role in India’s freedom struggle. President Pranab Mukherjee was a part of the tribute paying ceremony at Shantivan. Vice President Hamid Ansari also paid floral tribute to Nehru. Meanwhile, as part of children's day celebrations, many programmes will be organised in schools remembering the children’s favourite ‘Chacha Nehru’.

Sonia Gandhi expresses concerns over incidents of communal hatred

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday stated India’s historical past of unity in diversity was in hazard because of communal ideology and the “incidents of hatred” in the nation have been the result of the “deliberate conspiracy”. “The nation’s honour is at stake, as India’s superb historical past of unity in diversity is in hazard as a result of some communal ideology,” she said while addressing the twenty ninth ‘Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration’ function. The “incidents of hatred” have been impressed by the slender mindset, she stated including: “These haven’t come up all of the sudden however (are a) deliberate conspiracy,” said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on 31st death anniversary

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her 31st death anniversary. Indira Gandhi was killed by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. Along with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, President Pranab Mukherjee, former PM Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari also paid tribute to Indira Gandhi.

Bihar: Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress election rally in Buxar, slams Centre

Congress President Sonia Gandhi addresses a huge election rally at Buxar in Bihar. She took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling the promises made. She also listed the achievement of the Congress governments in the past 60 years at the Centre.

Bihar polls: Sonia Gandhi at Wazirganj, Gaya; Attacks BJP, PM Modi

While addressing a public meeting at the Wazirganj railway ground near Gaya, as part of the ongoing election campaign in Bihar, Congress President Sonia Gandhi assailed Modi for lowering the dignity of his office by criticising his political opponents on foreign soil. “No other prime minister has ever criticised and sullied the image of his political rivals on foreign soil. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done so, showing his narrow-mindedness and low-level politics. When he does not bother about the dignity of Bihar or the nation, will he be concerned about your dignity?” she said.

Bihar: Sonia Gandhi addresses Congress poll rally at Bhagalpur, takes on Modi govt

Congress president Sonia Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of reneging on his poll promises and described his special package for Bihar as a “political bluff”, saying the PM had little time for people’s problems as he was mostly busy with foreign trips. “The Congress is fully committed to continuing the facility of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs as per constitutional provisions,” she said at a well-attended election rally in Kahalgaon, 37 km east of Bhagalpur. Sonia Gandhi alleged the BJP-led government at the Centre and (the RSS mandarins at) Nagpur were playing a “fixed match” over job reservation for the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes.

Sonia Gandhi at farmers rally in Delhi: PM Modi has no time to solve farmers' problem

Congress President Sonia Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central govt. “PM Modi has time and money to make foreign trips, but he is not bothered about farmers. He has no time to listen to them” said the Congress leader. “The land bill victory is not of a one person but it is the victory of all the farmers. The farmers are not only give us food but also determine the future of our country” said Sonia Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi in Raebareli, reviews progress of development works

Sonia Gandhi began her two day visit to her constituency Raebareli from Wednesday. She unveiled the statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at the Zila Panchayat campus and garlanded the statue Indira Gandhi. Expressing serious concerns over the bad shape of roads here, the District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee in a meeting chaired by Congress President Sonia Gandhi decided to write a letter to the central government to release funds meant for Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).

Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi for not delivering on promises

Congress President Sonia Gandhi took on the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not delivering on the promises made. She also targeted Modi govt for its stand on Pakistan over ceasefire violations. Sonia Gandhi also asserted that it was because of consistent fight by the Congress, the centre had to go back on land bill.

Sonia Gandhi slams Modi govt at Swabhiman rally in Patna

Congress President Sonia Gandhi attacked Modi govt and the BJP while addressing the Swabhiman rally in Patna. Congress has aligned with JDU and RJD for Bihar assembly polls. She also took a dig at PM Modi's recent DNA remark.

Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi on his 71st birth anniversary

President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 71st birth anniversary on Thursday. Congress President and Rajiv Gandhi's wife Sonia Gandhi, son Rahul Gandhi, daughter Priyanka Gandhi, son-in-law Robert Vadra and granddaughter Miraya Vadra paid tribute at his memorial, Vir Bhumi, in New Delhi. Vice-President Hamid Ansari and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi. Birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi is observed as Sadbhavna Diwas (harmony day) in the country. Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest PM of the country when he took office after his mother Indira Gandhi's assassination on October 31, 1984. Rajiv was killed by an ethnic Tamil suicide bomber while campaigning in an election in the south Indian town of Sriperumbudur in May 1991.