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.

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, 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.

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.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in the front as Congress continues protests over suspension of its MPs

Congress continued its protest outside Parliament premises over the suspension of its 25 MPs from the Lok Sabha. Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi led the protest as several top Congress leaders and various leaders from other oppositions parties also joined the protest. “We respect democracy. We respect the Speaker but do not agree with her decision” said Rahul Gandhi.

PM Modi should listen to India’s ‘Mann ki baat’, says Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi should listen to India’s ‘Mann ki baat’, said Rahul Gandhi after the protest march at Gandhi statue in Parliament. A day after Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan ordered the suspension of 25 party MPs in the Parliament, senior Congress leaders including party president Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi and former PM Manmohan Singh protested in front of the Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises alongwith other Congress MPs.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam at 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi. Dr. Kalam had unique ability to connect with youth "said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi while paying tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. We will miss his vison, he added.

Jammu and Kashmir: Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi assures full support to flood-affected people

Anantnag (J&K): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since it was struck by devastating floods on Monday and assured that their party is with the people of the state and assured all help to mitigate their suffering."Congress party is with you. We will take up your issues with the Government and help you in whichever way we can," Rahul said while addressing a gathering of flood affected people at Dehruna village. He said the party shares the grief of the people and has been helping them since the floods hit the Valley. "Our organisation, including Congress party, Youth and Women Congress, NSUI, RGF and local leaders have been working here since the floods hit. It is a time of grief and we came here to see for ourselves (the destruction caused by floods). We will visit other places as well," said Rahul Gandhi.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Priyanka pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his 70th birth anniversary

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was today remembered on his 70th birth anniversary with several leaders paying homage at his memorial in New Delhi. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the late leader's wife and Congress President Sonia Gandhi offered flowers at his memorial 'Vir Bhumi'. Sonia Gandhi was accompanied by son and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, daughter Priyanka Gandhi and son-in-law Robert Vadra, who arrived together to pay homage. Rajiv Gandhi, who was the sixth and youngest PM of India, was assassinated on May 21, 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu during a poll campaign.

LS polls: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Amethi; Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi also present

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming general elections. He was accompanied by mother and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, sister Priyanka Gandhi and Priyanka's husband Robert Vadra also present.

Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 66th death anniversary

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New Delhi: The nation on Wednesday paid homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 66th death anniversary. Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid floral tribute to Gandhi at his memorial Rajghat. A series of functions are being organized throughout the country to mark the occasion

Sonia Gandhi at Waqf function warns against communal forces

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New Delhi: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi said that one must be cautious of communal forces who want to weaken our secular culture. She was talking on the occasion of the launch of the National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO), a new Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Minority Affairs. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the Corporation.

Sonia Gandhi attends Republic day parade in New Delhi

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Party Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attend the colourful Republic day parade in New Delhi.

Sonia Gandhi delivers opening address at AICC session, New Delhi

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, while delivering her opening address at the AICC session being held at New Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium, gave a clear signal that the party is ready and prepared for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “We assembled here as the 2014 Parliament elections approach. We meet here to send a clear signal that the Congress is ready and prepared for the battle ahead.”

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi Pay tribute to Sis Ram Ola

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi paid floral tribute to senior Congress Leader and Union minister Sis Ram Ola who breathed his last on Sunday.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi interact with media after assembly poll results

Sonia Gandhi: Assembly poll results call for deep introspection, will rectify mistakesNew Delhi: Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said that her party accepts the verdict of the people with all humility and also commented it would retrospect and rectify its mistakes.

While talking to the media on the outcome of the assembly poll results, Sonia Gandhi said, “We are disappointed with the results, but we accept the verdict of the people. We accept it with humility and would like to congratulate our opponents. But, we are still hopeful of Chhattisgarh. The results calls for deep introspection and we will look into the reason for this defeat. We will look if our people are equipped or not, for running in the elections.” “Obviously, the people are unhappy, otherwise they would not have voted against the Congress. But, there were many issues like price rise and inflation which are affecting the people,” added the Congress Presdient.

On Delhi assembly poll results, Sonia Gandhi said, “I believe a great deal of work was done in Delhi, but still the results tell us something else. So, we will try and rectify our mistakes” and also said, “People should not worry about it. At the opportune time, we will declare our prime ministerial candidate.”
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who also was there with Sonia Gandhi, said: “The people have given us a message through these results, and we have carefully listened to their message. The Congress Party has the ability to transform itself, and, stand up to the expectations of the people”.
He also said that political parties are not giving adequate voice to the common man and vowed to aggressively work towards changing the situation in Congress. "I think the AAP involved a lot of people who the traditional political parties did not involve. We are going to learn from that and do a better job than anybody in the country and involve people in ways you cannot even imgine now," Rahul Gandhi said and added, “We would like to congratulate our opponents who have won. We work for the people and it is our duty to listen to them.”



“Sheila Dikshit has worked hard for Delhi and, I believe, she gave good governance to the people. But, I think, we have to move forward than just talking about good governance. We need to move to a paradigm where we should give a serious space to the common man in our system,” said the Congress Vice President.
“I think the major parties have been thinking about politics in a traditional way. But we have to start politics of empowering people. I have been saying this inside the Congress party but now I will do this aggressively in the Congress,” he added. Speaking on the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) impressive debut in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi commented, “I think AAP has involved a lot people, and I am sure, we can learn very much from them.”

When asked about Modi factor, Rahul Gandhi said, "Modi is leader of the BJP. The Congress has a vision of this country and perspective of this country. The BJP has another perspective. Our job is to push our perspective and that is what we are going to do. "Their job is to push their perspective. My focus is that how can we transform this country, use the power of the youth of the country. What the BJP is doing, that is their concern," the Congress Vice President said.

Sonia Gandh, Rahul Gandhi talk to media after the assembly poll results

Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi talks to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi talks to media persons after the results of assembly poll results. I will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi interact with media after assembly poll results

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Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi along with Rahul Gandhi talk to media after the assembly poll results came out on Sunday. We will do an introspection what went wrong and will take necessary corrective measures, said Sonia Gandhi. We will put in my efforts to transform the organization so that it regain the confidence of the people, he said.