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She is the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress, a social democratic political party, which has governed India for most of its post-independence history.
Jun 13, 2024 · Sonia Gandhi, Italian-born Indian politician who was president of the Indian National Congress (Congress Party; 1998–2017, 2019–22) and chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance (2004– ), a coalition of center-left parties. Learn about her life and political career.
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- Sonia Gandhi was born in Lusiana, Italy, to an Italian building contractor. She was raised Roman Catholic and had little knowledge of India growing...
- Sonia Gandhi was thrust into politics after the assassination of her husband, former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. She became president of the India...
- In 1968 Sonia married Rajiv Gandhi, son of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Rajiv later was prime minister (1984–89). After his assassination in 1991,...
Learn about Sonia Gandhi, the Italian-born Indian politician and leader of the Indian National Congress. Find out her age, husband, children, education, career, controversies and more.
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Dec 8, 2019 · From being a shy Italian bride to one of India’s most powerful politicians, Sonia Gandhi has undergone a political metamorphosis. As she turns 73, watch this video to see Sonia Gandhi’s...
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Sonia Gandhi is the widow of former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi. She joined politics in 1997 amidst constant requests from Congress party members after the demise of her husband Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated in 1991. Sonia's foreign origin has been a subject of controversy and debate in Indian politics.
- 9 Dec 1946
- Lusiana, Veneto, Italy
- Antonia Edvige Albina Maino
- Roman Catholic
Mar 9, 2018 · In a Questions and Answers session with Arun Poorie at India Today Conclave 2018, UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi speaks about her transformation from Rajiv Gandhi's wife to a political leader ...
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Aug 5, 2011 · Italian-born Sonia Gandhi is the current torchbearer of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty. The dynasty has dominated the Congress party which has governed India for most of the years since...
