Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi remains admitted at a Delhi hospital after being diagnosed with a stomach and urinary infection, prompting her son and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to stay overnight at her bedside.

According to officials, she was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital late Tuesday night. Doctors have been closely monitoring her condition, which is reported to be stable.

Rahul Gandhi’s Vigil

Rahul Gandhi has been personally attending to his mother during her hospital stay. In a video message shared on social media, he said he spent the night sleeping on a small sofa inside her hospital room.

He described his concern as “natural for any son” but added that the attentive care provided by a nurse from Kerala brought him reassurance during the night.

Praise for Nurse

Highlighting the role of healthcare workers, Rahul Gandhi spoke about the dedication of the Kerala nurse who checked on Sonia Gandhi every hour through the night.

He noted that her presence and compassion reflected the broader contribution of nurses from Kerala, not only in India but globally. “When the world sleeps, they continue working and comforting patients,” he said, calling it part of Kerala’s identity.

Political Schedule Impact

Sonia Gandhi’s hospitalisation has also affected Rahul Gandhi’s political engagements. He skipped an all-party meeting held at Parliament on Wednesday to remain at the hospital.

His planned visit to Kerala for election campaigning was cancelled. Instead, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge represented the party at the meeting, while Rahul addressed supporters virtually.

Kerala Campaign Remarks

Despite the disruption, Rahul Gandhi continued his outreach to voters in Kerala through a virtual address. He criticised both the BJP-led Centre and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the state over employment issues.

He alleged that promises of job creation had not been fulfilled and questioned the accountability of both governments. He also raised concerns over selective action by central agencies against opposition leaders.

Welfare Promises Outlined

During his address, Rahul Gandhi outlined several welfare measures promised by the Congress for Kerala. These included free bus travel for women, financial assistance for college-going girls, and an increase in welfare pensions.

He also mentioned plans for expanded health insurance coverage, interest-free loans for youth, and the creation of a dedicated department for senior citizens.

What Lies Ahead

Meanwhile, Sonia Gandhi’s health remains under observation, with doctors expected to decide on her discharge based on her recovery. Congress leaders have not indicated any immediate changes to her public schedule.

The development comes at a crucial time as political activity intensifies ahead of Assembly elections in multiple states, with results expected in early May.

Rahul Gandhi’s continued presence at the hospital underscores the personal nature of the situation even as political responsibilities remain pressing, making the Sonia Gandhi hospitalisation a closely watched development in both political and public spheres.