Sonia Gandhi Health Update: Hospital Confirms Congress Leader's Condition Improving

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is recovering well after being admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi late Tuesday night. The hospital confirmed that she was admitted at 10:22 pm and has since shown steady improvement.

Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, stated that Gandhi is "much better" and is "comfortable." He added that she has been walking around, taken her breakfast, and is progressing smoothly. Doctors expect she may be discharged within the next couple of days if her recovery continues at the same pace.

In January, she was hospitalized after experiencing respiratory discomfort. At that time, doctors revealed that her bronchial asthma had been mildly aggravated due to the combined effects of cold weather and high pollution levels in Delhi. As a precaution, she was kept under observation and treated with antibiotics and supportive medications.

Dr. Swaroop had explained then that her condition was stable and that the hospitalization was primarily a preventive measure to ensure her health was managed effectively. The medical team emphasized that her asthma flare-up was mild but required careful monitoring given her medical history.

The latest update from the hospital indicates that Gandhi's current admission is under control and that she is responding positively to treatment. Her ability to move around and maintain a normal routine, such as eating breakfast, has been highlighted as a reassuring sign of recovery.

Sonia Gandhi In Politics
Following Rajiv's assassination in 1991, Sonia reluctantly entered politics in 1997 amid party pleas, becoming Congress president in 1998, a role she held for 22 years until 2017, then briefly again from 2019 to 2022. She led the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to victories in 2004 and 2009, opting not to become Prime Minister and instead supporting Manmohan Singh.

As Leader of the Opposition (1999-2003), she challenged the BJP-led government, including a 2003 no-confidence motion. She chaired the National Advisory Council, influencing key laws like the Right to Information Act, MNREGA, and Food Security Bill.