Click to play videoNew Delhi: Sonia Gandhi was re-elected as Congress President for fourth consecutive term in New Delhi on Friday. Sonia is already the longest serving party President.
With no one else choosing to contest, her election as President was a foregone conclusion. The formal announcement about Sonia's election was made by Congress Central Election Authority Chairman Oscar Fernandes. After announcing Sonia's election Fernandes handed over the certificate to her.
Thanking the party leaders and workers, she said: "since the beginning, the Congress has been working for every section of the society. Whether we are in government or not, we should not forget this big responsibility".
"I am grateful to all the Congress workers across the country for supporting me," she said.
The function was attended by many Congress leaders and Union ministers including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
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