Giving a stern warning to Pakistan, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said, "Let me make it clear to our neighbouring country (Pakistan) that we have all the competence and power to give a befitting reply to the use of its soil by terrorists, who mount assaults on India."

While speaking at an election rally in Suchetgarh, 30 km west of Jammu, she further said, "Our intention to settle issues through dialogue and mutual cooperation should not be misunderstood as our weakness."

It’s a big blow for Aamir and Salman who have been professionally rivaling with Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan. Yes, SRK and Congress president Sonia Gandhi have been listed among the 50 most powerful people in the world by the prestigious Newsweek magazine.

Sonia Gandhi has been ranked at the 17th spot, while SRK has been listed at 41st spot in the magazine. About Sonia Gandhi, the magazine stated, “Although India’s political scene is riven by factions, Congress remains the strongest national force, and the Italian-born wife of Rajiv Gandhi rules it unchallenged. In the world’s largest democracy, she’s queen.”

Jammu, Dec 22: Congress President Sonia Gandhi has warned neighbouring countries against encouraging terrorism.

She was addressing an election rally in Dableer village near Jammu ahead of the final seventh phase of the assembly elections.

Sonia said India''s desire for peace should not be taken as a sign of weakness.

Kochi, Dec. 16 : Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday urged all party workers to tighten their belts and work hard to get victory in next year''s general elections.

Addressing the inaugural function of the KPCC state conference here, where thousands of local and state Congress party workers were attending, Gandhi said that the people now want a change, they are fed up of governance. She urge Congress party workers to put all they can to win in the Lok Sabha elections.

Kochi, Dec 16 : Congress Party President will inaugurate a party delegates meet at the three-day Kerala State Conference here today.

About 5000 party workers and elected members of various local bodies including Non-resident Kerala (NRI) representatives are expected to attend the meet.

The six resolutions moved at the party state executive will be discussed during the meet.

Later, UPA Chairperson is scheduled to attend a function organised to mark the third death anniversary of former Union Minister P M Sayeed in Lakshadweep.

Kochi, Dec 16 : Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi has lashed out at the Mumbai attackers, by saying that they would have to pay a price for their barbarism.

"There is a price to be paid for these barbaric attacks. Let nobody take us for granted and, let nobody underestimate our resolve to defeat these diabolic designs of these forces," said Gandhi at a Congress rally here on Monday.

This was Gandhi''s first public meeting after the party''s success in Assembly polls in three states.