Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, said on Monday that the delay in the census has denied 14 crore Indians their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). She emphasized that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, she pointed out that the census, which is already delayed by four years, may not take place this year either. Sonia Gandhi expressed concern that this delay is affecting many people’s access to essential benefits, especially food security, which is vital for their well-being. The lack of a proper census is hampering the proper distribution of resources meant for those in need.

A controversy has erupted over Congress MP Sonia Gandhi’s remark on President Droupadi Murmu. After the President's address to the Parliament, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi said,"...The President was getting very tired by the end...She could hardly speak, poor thing...". This has drawn criticism from the political circles as NDA leaders slammed the Congress MP for her remark on the President. Take a look.