Sonia Gandhi's Mother Paola Maino Dies in Italy, PM Modi Tweets Condolences

Condolence messages poured in from various Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot, and others.

Paola Maino, the mother of interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi, passed away at her home in Italy, the party's general secretary incharge of communications Jairam Ramesh announced on Wednesday, 31 August.

"Smt. Sonia Gandhi's mother, Mrs. Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy on Saturday the 27th August, 2022. The funeral took place yesterday," Ramesh shared in a tweet.

Smt. Sonia Gandhi’s mother, Mrs. Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy on Saturday the 27th August, 2022. The funeral took place yesterday.

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) August 31, 2022