1. Sonia Gandhi’s assets, disclosed in her Rajya Sabha election affidavit, total ₹12.53 crore.
2. She possesses shares in her father’s property in Italy, estimated at ₹27 lakh.
3. Gandhi also owns 88 kilograms of silver, 1,267 grams of gold, and assorted jewellery pieces.
New Delhi, Feb 16: Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s assets, as declared in her affidavit for the Rajya Sabha election, amount to ₹12.53 crore.
She also holds shares in her father’s property in Italy valued at ₹27 lakh. Additionally, Gandhi possesses 88 kilograms of silver, 1,267 grams of gold, and various items of jewellery.
Furthermore, she owns three bighas of agricultural land in Dera Mandi village, New Delhi. Her income sources include her salary as a Member of Parliament, royalty income, and capital gains, among others.
In her poll affidavit, Gandhi disclosed having ₹90,000 in cash. Comparatively, in 2019, her total wealth, as disclosed during that year’s election affidavit, stood at ₹11.82 crore.
Educational Background and Personal Details
Sonia Gandhi’s educational qualifications, as detailed in her Rajya Sabha election affidavit, include completing a three-year foreign languages course in English and French in 1964 from the Istituto Santa Teresa in Siena. Subsequently, in 1965, she obtained a certificate in English from the Lennox Cook School, Cambridge.
Despite her prominent position, Sonia Gandhi does not own a personal car and does not maintain any social media accounts.
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Decision Not to Contest Lok Sabha Election
Sonia Gandhi opted not to contest the Lok Sabha election and instead filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan.
In a heartfelt letter addressed to the people of Raibareli, the constituency she represented for five consecutive terms, Gandhi expressed her deep connection with the region.
She recalled the historical significance of Raibareli in her family’s political journey, highlighting the electoral successes of her father-in-law, Firoze Gandhi, and mother-in-law, Indira Gandhi.
Sonia Gandhi cited age and health concerns as the primary reasons for her decision not to contest from Raibareli.
Controversy Over Asset Disclosure
However, Sonia Gandhi’s nomination form has sparked controversy, with the BJP raising concerns about incomplete disclosure of her immovable assets.
BJP leader Yogendra Singh Tanwar wrote to the Returning Officer of the Election of Council of States (Rajya Sabha), alleging that Gandhi had failed to fully disclose the specifics of her share of property in Italy.
Tanwar pointed out crucial omissions, such as the exact location of the property and the percentage share in the ownership, urging a thorough investigation into the matter.
