She is a true champion of the rights of the marginalized...
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi turned 78 years old on Monday, December 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished her good health, and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge called her a "true champion" of the rights of the underprivileged.
In his wish for Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Happy birthday to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji! I pray for her long life and good health.”
In recent years the longest-serving president of the Congress, Sonia Gandhi, has stepped aside from active politics due to health concerns, but her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and son Rahul Gandhi continue to take important roles in the party.
However, she is a member of the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan and remains to be the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party.
In a post, the Congress's official account also extended warm greetings to Sonia Gandhi on her birthday.
Mallikarjun Kharge, in his post, said: “A true champion of the rights of the marginalised, embodying utmost grace, dignity and courage amidst adversity, her contribution to public life has inspired millions.”
Gandhi was also praised as "an iconic leader of our times" said, KC Venugopal, general secretary in-charge of the Congress.
Despite the tremendous sacrifices she made, her unmatched contribution to India serves as an inspiration to millions of people worldwide.
In a post, Venugopal stated, "Her leadership during the years of good governance under PM Dr. Manmohan Singh ji was crucial to India's post-independence journey towards growth."
The Congress, on its official account, hailed Gandhi's contribution and said she is a leader whose commitment and belief in the founding principles of India and the party are an inspiration.
"Championing women's empowerment, social justice, and inclusive growth, her vision led to the upliftment of millions of marginalized people and the strengthening of India's welfare state," the Congress said.
The party claimed that important laws like MGNREGA, the Right to Food, the Right to Education, and the Right to Information have changed the political, social, and economic climate of India.
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