New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, Sonia Gandhi, was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi late Tuesday night, March 24, 2026. The 79-year-old leader sought medical attention after complaining of chest congestion and respiratory discomfort. Hospital sources confirmed on Wednesday morning that she is currently under the care of a specialized team of doctors, led by chest physician Dr. Arup Basu. Her condition is reported to be stable, and she has been kept under observation as a precautionary measure.
This is the second time this year that the Rajya Sabha MP has been hospitalized for respiratory issues. In January 2026, she was treated at the same facility for a mild exacerbation of bronchial asthma, which doctors attributed to the combined impact of Delhi’s severe winter and rising pollution levels. According to hospital officials, her current symptoms appear to be related to recent weather changes, and she is responding well to supportive medications and antibiotics. Both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the hospital following her admission, though Rahul Gandhi reportedly left after a few hours once her condition was confirmed as non-critical.
Despite the late-night admission, medical staff have characterized the visit as a routine management of her chronic respiratory condition. An official medical bulletin has not yet been released, but sources within the hospital indicated that a decision regarding her discharge would be taken based on her clinical progress over the next 24 to 48 hours. Supporters and party workers have been urged not to panic, as the veteran leader is expected to recover shortly.
