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Sonia Gandhi's Health Update

Sonia Gandhi, the leader of the Congress parliamentary party, was admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on Saturday. According to Naresh Chauhan, the Chief Minister's principal media advisor, she was brought in for a routine health check-up due to some minor health issues. Reports indicate that doctors are currently examining her, and her condition is reported to be stable.

 

Recent Public Appearance

Sonia Gandhi last made a public appearance on May 27, when she paid tribute at the memorial of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 61st death anniversary at Shanti Van in Delhi. Recently, the Enforcement Directorate named Sonia Gandhi as accused number one and her son Rahul Gandhi as accused number two in the National Herald case. Alongside them, five others have also been named in a prosecution complaint filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

 

Background on the National Herald Case

The National Herald-AJL-YI case pertains to an alleged conspiracy involving the illegal acquisition of assets worth ₹2,000 crores by Associated Journals Limited (AJL) by its 'beneficial owners' and majority shareholders, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Earlier this year, in February, Sonia Gandhi had to be hospitalized at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi due to stomach-related issues, where she was admitted at 8:30 AM.

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