New Delhi, June 15, 2025 — Senior Congress leader and Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, Sonia Gandhi, has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi following a deterioration in her health condition. Hospital authorities have confirmed that she is being treated in the gastroenterology department for a stomach-related issue and remains under close observation.
While the hospital has not yet issued an official medical bulletin, sources within the Congress party revealed that a team of senior doctors is monitoring her condition around the clock. The development has sparked concern among party workers and supporters, many of whom have taken to social media to express their wishes for her speedy recovery.
Timeline of Recent Health Events
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June 7, 2025: Sonia Gandhi underwent a routine medical check-up at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla, from where she was discharged the same day.
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February 2025: She was previously admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi for a similar stomach-related concern. That visit lasted one day and was managed by specialists in the hospital’s gastroenterology department.
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September 2022: The Congress veteran had travelled to the United States for a long-delayed medical consultation, which had been postponed earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her son, Rahul Gandhi, had accompanied her on that trip.
Support and Party Reactions
The news of her latest hospitalisation has prompted an outpouring of support from party leaders, opposition politicians, and citizens alike. Senior Congress figures have assured the public that she is receiving the best possible care, and that updates will be shared as more details become available.
Sonia Gandhi’s Role in Congress Amid Health Challenges
Despite recurring health issues, Sonia Gandhi has continued to play a crucial role in shaping party strategy, particularly during the 2024 general elections. Her leadership in the Congress Parliamentary Party remains influential, and she is widely respected across party lines.
Her recent hospitalisation comes at a time when the party is preparing for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, and her absence may once again spark concerns over Congress’ top-level functioning during her recovery period.
