Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Thursday morning due to a stomach-related ailment. According to hospital sources, she is under medical observation but is in a stable condition. Doctors anticipate that she will recover soon and may be discharged within a day or two.

Medical Team Monitoring Sonia Gandhi’s Health

Sonia Gandhi, who turned 78 in December 2024, is being treated by a team of experts, including gastroenterology specialist Dr. Samiran Nundy. Hospital officials have confirmed that while she required medical attention, her condition is not serious.

Dr. Ajay Swaroop, chairman of the hospital’s management board, stated,
"She is responding well to treatment, and there is no cause for concern. We expect her to be discharged soon."

Recent Public Appearances and Political Engagements

Sonia Gandhi was last seen in public on February 13 during the budget session of Rajya Sabha. Just a few days earlier, on February 10, she had strongly advocated for the completion of the national census, highlighting that delays were affecting millions of people under the National Food Security Act. She pointed out that using outdated 2011 census data was leading to 14 crore (140 million) people being excluded from welfare benefits.

Not the First Health Scare

This is not the first time Sonia Gandhi has been hospitalized. She has faced health challenges in the past, including a September 2023 admission to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital due to a viral infection and fever-like symptoms. Over the years, she has been cautious about her health, making fewer public appearances and delegating most of her political responsibilities to her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Congress Leaders and Supporters Express Concern

Following the news of her hospitalization, several senior Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have been in close touch with the hospital for updates on her condition. Party workers and supporters across India have sent messages of support and prayers for her speedy recovery.

Social media platforms were flooded with #GetWellSoonSoniaGandhi, as supporters expressed their concerns and wished her good health.

Hospital Urges Respect for Privacy

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital’s administration has urged the media and the public to respect Sonia Gandhi’s privacy and refrain from unnecessary speculation. They have advised everyone to rely only on official medical updates for accurate information.

As of now, Sonia Gandhi continues to receive treatment and is expected to return home soon. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.