| More about Sonia Gandhi:
She is listed as the third most powerful woman in world by Forbes in 2004 and in 6 th place 2007.
She was the Chairwoman of the United Progressive Alliance Incumbent (2004) , Member of Lok Sabha for Bareilly ,Uttar Pradesh .
She was the chairperson of National Advisory committee and UPA chairperson , she playes key role in National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and right Information Act.
She was the third woman of foreign origin to hold the prestigious post ' President of Indian National Congress ' after Annie Beasant .
She and Rajiv Gandhi weer not involved in politics, Rajiv used to work as airline pilot Sonia used to take care of family. She started involvement in Indian public after death of her mother-in-law when the Rajiv Gandhi became the prime minster.
She officially tool charge party in 1998. She was first elected as a MP to the 13th Lok Sabha elections in 1999. Her Amateur Radio call sign id VU2SON. |
