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Rahul Gandhi Skips Kerala Rally as Sonia Gandhi Hospitalized with Respiratory Issues

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after experiencing respiratory issues. Her son and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cancelled a scheduled visit to Kerala to remain by her side, addressing a rally there virtually instead. Hospital officials state she is stable and under observation, with her bronchial asthma mildly exacerbated by cold weather and pollution. This marks another hospitalization for the veteran leader, who was also admitted last year for stomach-related issues.

Key Points: Sonia Gandhi Hospitalized, Rahul Gandhi Cancels Kerala Visit

  • Sonia Gandhi hospitalized with respiratory issues
  • Rahul Gandhi cancels Kerala visit
  • Condition stable, under observation
  • Exacerbated by Delhi's cold and pollution
  • History of stomach-related hospitalizations
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Rahul Gandhi visits Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to meet Sonia Gandhi; cancels Kerala visit

Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for respiratory issues. Rahul Gandhi cancels political rally to stay with his ailing mother in Delhi.

"I was forced to stay... I was quite worried about her, so I decided to stay with her. - Rahul Gandhi"

New Delhi, March 26

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Thursday morning, where his mother and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted after experiencing respiratory issues.

The veteran leader was admitted after experiencing respiratory issues at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday night.

As this happened, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha, did not visit Kerala for his scheduled visit ahead of the polls. Virtually addressing a rally held in Kozhikode, the Congress leader said that he could not attend the rally in person as his mother was hospitalised in New Delhi.

"I would have liked to come here, but I was forced to stay in today and was unable to come. Yesterday, my mother was hospitalised and I, as a son, was quite worried about her, so I decided to stay with her. I know that the people of Kerala will understand this. Last night, I was extremely worried about my mother's health. The whole night, I was only comforted by one thing. I was comforted by a nurse from Kerala who came in every hour to check on my mother," he said.

A hospital official said earlier that Sonia Gandhi remains stable and under observation. The veteran leader was being administered antibiotics, he added.

"Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday at 10:22 PM. She is stable. Doctors are conducting further investigations to check for possible infection in the stomach and urinary tract. A team of doctors is closely monitoring her condition, and antibiotics have been administered," a hospital official said.

As a precautionary measure, doctors decided to admit her for observation and further medical management.

On Wednesday, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Chairman Dr Ajay Swaroop said that following a detailed medical examination, Sonia Gandhi's bronchial asthma was mildly exacerbated by the combined effects of cold weather and prevailing pollution levels in Delhi.

The veteran leader was also admitted last year in June due to stomach-related issues. She was kept under observation at the hospital's gastro department.

Before this, in the same month, Gandhi was admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on June 7.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect for his decision. A son's duty is paramount. However, I hope the virtual rally was effective. Kerala is a crucial state for the Congress and they cannot afford to lose any ground there. Get well soon, Sonia Gandhi ji.
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Aman W
The mention of the nurse from Kerala was a very thoughtful and human touch. It connects the personal story to the people he was supposed to address. Wishing good health to the former Congress President.
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Sarah B
Health is wealth. It's understandable that he cancelled. The article highlights a recurring issue – our senior leaders facing health problems frequently. Maybe it's time for a younger leadership across all parties to step up with more energy.
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Karthik V
Sir Ganga Ram is a good hospital, she's in safe hands. But this is the second or third admission in a short span? At her age, the family might want to consider a less stressful environment than Delhi's toxic air. Perhaps a quieter place for recovery.
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Nisha Z
Fully support Rahul Gandhi's decision. No political commitment is bigger than being with your unwell parent. It sets a good example. Hope she recovers soon and is back to full health.

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