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Sonia Gandhi
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Sonia Gandhi

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Sonia Gandhi is an Indian politician who has served as a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress for over two decades. Born in Italy, she entered public life following the assassination of her husband, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. She served as the President of the Indian National Congress from 1998 to 2017 and again from 2019 to 2022, playing a key role in the formation of the United Progressive Alliance. Currently, she serves as an elected member of the Rajya Sabha representing Rajasthan.

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Born
December 9, 1946 · 79 years old
Birth place
Lusiana, Italy
Education
Bell Educational Trust, Cambridge
Career
Part-time waitress

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