Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital at around 10:00 pm on Monday evening, as reported by ANI.
“Sonia Gandhi is doing fine and has been kept under observation of a chest physician,” PTI reported, citing sources.
It is a routine admission, but she has this problem of chronic cough, and she keeps coming for check-ups, especially with this pollution in the city, a hospital source told PTI, adding that she was admitted on Monday evening, PTI reported.
Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, told ANI that she was experiencing respiratory discomfort, and upon medical examination, it was found that her bronchial asthma had been mildly exacerbated due to the combined effects of cold weather and pollution. “As a precautionary measure, she was admitted for further observation and treatment. At present, her condition is absolutely stable. She is responding well to treatment and is being managed with antibiotics and other supportive medications. The decision regarding her discharge will be taken by the treating physicians based on her clinical progress and is likely in a day or two,” Dr. Swaroop said.
Gandhi had turned 79 in December 2025.
Delhi's AQI in “poor” category
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category during the morning hours on Tuesday, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 293, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app.
Station-wise data showed that Chandni Chowk recorded the worst air quality at 352 in the 'very poor' category. While 20 stations logged 'very poor' air quality, 15 stations were in the 'poor' category and two stations recorded 'moderate' air quality.
According to the CPCB classification, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor' and 401 to 500 'severe'.
(With inputs from agencies)
