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Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi (born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino; December 9, 1946) is an Indian politician and former president of the Indian National Congress. Originally from Italy, she became a naturalised Indian
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Can't contest Lok Sabha elections due to health, age, Sonia Gandhi writes to Rae Bareli 'family'
The 77-year-old Congress leader had on February 14 filed here nomination papers for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
FAQ's
1. What is Sonia Gandhi’s real name and place of birth?
Sonia Gandhi was born as Edvige Antonia Albina Maino in Lusiana, Veneto, Italy, on December 9, 1946.
2. When did Sonia Gandhi become an Indian citizen?
She became an Indian citizen in 1983, 15 years after marrying Rajiv Gandhi.
3. Why did Sonia Gandhi not become the Prime Minister in 2004?
Despite leading the Congress to victory in 2004, Sonia Gandhi declined the Prime Minister’s post amid controversy over her foreign origin and instead nominated Dr. Manmohan Singh.
4. What major welfare schemes were launched during her leadership of the UPA?
Key schemes included the Right to Information Act (RTI), National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), and the Right to Education Act.
5. When did Sonia Gandhi retire from electoral politics?
She did not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, thereby stepping away from active electoral politics after over two decades as an MP.