"Can't Contest Lok Sabha Due To Health": Sonia Gandhi On Rajya Sabha Move

Sonia Gandhi yesterday filed her nomination papers from Rajasthan for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi today announced that she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, citing health concerns. Mrs Gandhi yesterday filed her nomination papers from Rajasthan for the Rajya Sabha polls.

"Due to health and increasing age, I will not contest the next Lok Sabha elections. After this decision, I will not get the opportunity to serve you directly, but, certainly, my heart and soul will always be with you," Mrs Gandhi said.