Argus News - Sonia Gandhi Admitted to Delhi Hospital amid Chronic Cough Concerns

New Delhi, Jan 6: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for observation under the care of a chest physician, hospital sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The 79-year-old leader, who has been dealing with a chronic cough, was admitted on Monday evening. Doctors described the admission as routine, noting that she frequently undergoes check-ups, particularly during periods of heightened pollution in the capital.

Hospital officials assured that Gandhi is stable and “doing fine.” They emphasized that her current stay is precautionary, aimed at monitoring her respiratory condition.

Also read: Moquim to Float New Political Outfit After Congress Expulsion

This is not the first time Gandhi has sought medical attention in recent months. In February 2025, she was admitted briefly to the same hospital for a stomach-related issue, where she was treated under the supervision of a gastroenterology specialist.

Earlier, in June 2025, she spent four days at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after being admitted with an abdominal infection. She was discharged on June 19 following close medical observation.

Her health concerns have also taken her outside Delhi. On June 7, 2025, Gandhi visited the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla for a routine check-up. Officials described the visit as precautionary, citing minor health issues.

Sonia Gandhi has also travelled abroad for medical care. In September 2022, she flew to the United States for a deferred medical check-up that had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was accompanied by her son, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during that trip.

Despite these recurring health challenges, Gandhi continues to remain active in political and organizational matters within the Congress party.