On 28th May 2005 Smt. Sonia Gandhi was elected as President of the Indian National Congress by overwhelming support from across the country from all states.

Shri Oscar Fernandes, Chairman of the Central Election Authority of the Indian National Congress (the only national party having an independent election authority) declaring that Smt. Sonia Gandhi has been duly elected as the President of the Indian National Congress.
   

Smt. Sonia Gandhi being congratulated by the Members of the Central Election Authority.
   

Smt. Sonia Gandhi garlanded by the workers of the Indian National Congress
   

Smt. Sonia Gandhi speaking to the Congress workers on the occasion of her election as Congress President.