Azad told reporters then that Gandhi was suffering from "common cold and headache" and had taken some medicines that did not suit her.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi (2R) is supported by Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja (L) as she leaves Parliament in New Delhi late on Monday. Sonia was released from hospital today, hours after being admitted with fever, cold and a headache. Pic/AFP