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Sonia Gandhi is the Chairperson United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and the President of the All India National Congress Party, a major Indian political party. She is the wife of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
In February 09, responding to the allegation that the Congress-led UPA government was going soft on terror, Sonia said that the Congress Party did not require certificate from anyone over effectively dealing with terrorism in the country.
Sonia Gandhi laid the foundation stone of railway coach factory in the Lalganj area. On the second day of her visit, she made a surprise visit to one Rampal's thatched house where she has spent over half-an-hour. She ate "chuda" (flattened rice) and interacted with the family.
In October 09, she and Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy met at her residence to discuss the political situation in Andhra Pradesh.
Jaswant Singh slams Pranab Mukherjee's remark on Ambedkar cartoon row
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh on Monday criticized Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's remark that books depicting 'derogatory' cartoon of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar would be not be prescribed as textbooks, saying the latter's statement indicated that attempts were being made to curb one's right to freedom of expression.
Karnataka BJP crisis: Yeddyurappa to meet supporters
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda landed in Delhi on Sunday to hold a crisis meeting with the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa appeared to be staging a revolt.
Oratory, peeves, resolution to uphold dignity dominate 60th anniversary of first Parliament session
The 60th anniversary of the first session of Parliament ended as scheduled at around 4:30 p.m.. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha held special sittings today.
Karnataka BJP in crisis again as upset Yeddyurappa praises Sonia Gandhi
The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plunged into a crisis once again on Sunday, with former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa publicly stating that he had the unconditional support of at least nine state cabinet ministers and a majority of BJP MLAs.
Sushma Swaraj calls for greater representation of women in Parliament
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Sunday called for greater representation of women in Parliament.
Sonia, Rahul have private 'Mother's Day' lunch at Ashoka Hotel(Amended)
Congress President Sonia Gandhi had lunch with her son Rahul Gandhi at the Ashoka Hotel here on Sunday afternoon on the occasion of 'Mother's Day.'
Sonia, Rahul have private lunch on 'Mother's Day'
Congress President Sonia Gandhi had lunch with his son Rahul Gandhi at the Ashok Hotel here on Sunday afternoon on the occasion of 'Mother's Day.'
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Parliament members to skip lunch on historic 60th anniversary
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Integrity of parliament cannot be compromised: Sonia Gandhi
Asserting that India's parliament could take immense pride in the laws that it passed in the past 60 years, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said the integrity of parliament must be protected at all times and cannot be compromised.
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BJP hits out at Congress, calls it a failure
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday in a sharp response to Sonia Gandhi's "fashionable" comment said, that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)- II government had failed to address the problems of people.
Sonia optimistic ahead of Assembly polls in BJP ruled states
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Sonia Gandhi calls on Congress leaders, activists to defend govt., fight as one disciplined team in state polls
Addressing a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) on Wednesday, party president Sonia Gandhi called on leaders and activists to defend the UPA-II regime's policies and be a disciplined team facilitating greater interaction between Centre and the states.
PM, Sonia Gandhi pays floral tribute to Tagore in Delhi
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid floral tribute to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore as part of celebrations to mark his 150th birth anniversary in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Clinton meets Sushma Swaraj
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Hillary Clinton meets Sonia Gandhi at 10, Janpath
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi at her 10, Janpath residence here on Monday evening.
Hillary Clinton arrives at 7 RCR to meet Manmohan Singh
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Sonia Gandhi evaluates Rajya Sabha win from Jharkhand
Congress leaders, including member of the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand, Pradeep Kumar Balmuchu, met party chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence here on Monday.
Anna aide criticizes Sonia Gandhi for tabling weak Lokpal Bill
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Sonia asks Congress MPs to be present in Rajya Sabha
A day after the Central Government faced an embarrassment in Lok Sabha as it could not muster the requisite two-third majority for passing the bill that provides Constitutional status to Lokpal, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday asked her party MPs to be present in the Rajya Sabha during voting and debate on the Lokpal Bill.
Sonia says real face of BJP has come to the fore
Criticising the main opposition for not voting in favour of making Lokpal a Constitutional body, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the real face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to the fore.
Khurshid happy with Lokpal Bill, disappointed as it failed to get Constitutional status
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Anna Hazare's health improves slightly, to continue fasting
The health condition of veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who began a three-day fast for a strong Lokpal Bill at Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) ground here, today improved slightly and he has decided to continue his fast.
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Anna Hazare adamant to hold protest despite ill health
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who is currently ailing from viral fever, has reiterated his decision to hold his upcoming protest despite his ill health.
Narayanaswamy urges Anna to have patience on Lokpal Bill
Asserting that the Parliament is supreme and Lokpal Bill cannot be passed on the streets, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), V. Narayanaswamy, on Sunday criticised veteran social activist Anna Hazare for doing cheap publicity for passing of an effective anti-graft bill.
Congress asks Anna to clear his ideology
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Team Anna slams Digvijay Singh's remark
Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's close aides, Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi, on Saturday slammed Congress General Secretary, Digvijay Singh, for imputing political motive to their movement for enactment of a strong and robust anti-graft Lokpal.
Centre to bring provision of reservation for minorities in new Lokpal Bill
Under sharp criticism from various political outfits, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on Thursday decided to include the provision of reservation for minorities in the Lokpal Bill.
Congress upset over Hazare's challenge to Sonia Gandhi to debate Lokpal Bill
Reacting to social activist Anna Hazare's remarks on Congress President Sonia Gandhi, party leader and National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman PL Punia today said that former had made it a habit to pass conspicuous statements on the Lokpal Bill.
Parliament approves bill to grant ST status to Manipur, Arunachal tribes
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Food Security Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
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Anna challenges Sonia Gandhi to public debate
Criticising the Central Government on the "useless" Lokpal Bill, social activist Anna Hazare today challenged Congress president Sonia Gandhi to a public debate on it to convince people that the proposed legislation should be strong.
Sonia Gandhi says Govt. is in process of setting up several institutes like AIIMS
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said the government is in the process of setting up several institutes like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the nation to ensure better health services.
Andhra Pradesh News on December 30, 2011
Andhra Pradesh News and Headlines on December 30, 2011.
Andhra Pradesh News on December 25, 2011
Andhra Pradesh News and Headlines on December 25, 2011.