Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after she complained of respiratory discomfort late on Monday night. She was taken to the hospital around 10 pm, where doctors conducted medical examinations and decided to keep her under observation. According to Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, her condition is stable and there is no cause for immediate concern.
Dr Swaroop explained that Sonia Gandhi’s bronchial asthma showed mild aggravation due to a combination of cold weather conditions and high pollution levels in the national capital. As a precaution, doctors admitted her to the hospital to closely monitor her health and provide appropriate treatment. He stressed that she is responding well to the medical care being given and is currently being treated with antibiotics along with other supportive medications.
Hospital authorities said the decision on her discharge will depend on her clinical progress over the next day or two. Doctors will continue to assess her condition before determining when she can safely return home. At present, her health parameters remain stable and under control.
Sonia Gandhi, who turned 79 in December, is currently a Rajya Sabha member representing Rajasthan. Over the course of her political career, she has served five terms as a Lok Sabha member and has also led the Congress party twice as its president, making her one of the most prominent figures in Indian politics.
Meanwhile, Delhi continues to grapple with severe air pollution, particularly during the winter months, which has increasingly impacted public health. On Tuesday morning, the city’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category, with an average Air Quality Index reading of 293, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer application.
Some areas recorded even worse conditions. Chandni Chowk reported the highest pollution levels with an AQI of 352, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. Overall, 20 monitoring stations across Delhi showed ‘very poor’ air quality, while 15 recorded ‘poor’ levels. Only two stations registered air quality in the ‘moderate’ range, highlighting the persistent pollution challenge facing the capital.
