Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi yesterday, after experiencing breathing difficulties. Doctors have described her condition as stable, emphasizing that the hospitalisation was precautionary and not an emergency.
According to hospital sources, Gandhi, 79, approached medical authorities following respiratory discomfort. Detailed examinations revealed a mild aggravation of her pre-existing bronchial asthma, likely triggered by the cold weather and high pollution levels in the national capital. Given these factors, the medical team decided to keep her under observation and provide supportive care to ensure her full recovery.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Chairman, Dr. Ajay Swaroop, stated that Gandhi’s vital signs are stable and she is responding well to treatment. She is receiving antibiotics and other supportive medications, and her health parameters are being closely monitored by a team that includes a chest specialist. The treating physicians will decide on her discharge based on her clinical progress, and she may be released in a day or two if her recovery continues smoothly.
This is not Gandhi’s first hospital visit; she has a history of chronic cough and often seeks medical attention during the winter months or when environmental conditions, such as high pollution, worsen her respiratory symptoms. Her hospitalisation comes shortly after her 79th birthday in December 2025 and amid winter conditions that have affected many people with respiratory problems across the city.
The news of her admission quickly drew reactions from political circles and supporters. However, the timely updates provided by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have reassured the public that there is no serious health crisis. The hospital has underlined that her care is routine and that she remains under vigilant medical supervision.
Officials have reiterated that Gandhi’s hospitalisation is primarily preventive, aimed at ensuring her health remains stable and that any complications are managed promptly.
Sonia Gandhi continues to receive attentive medical care, and the hospital has assured that her health will be monitored closely until she is fit for discharge.
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