New Delhi, Oct 2: After undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment nearly two months ago, Sonia Gandhi today made her first public appearance when she attended a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 142nd birth anniversary.
The 64-year old Congress President and UPA Chairperson was at the Gandhi memorial for about 15-20 minutes during when she scattered rose petals.
Sonia, who returned to India on September 8 after undergoing surgery abroad on August four, also sat down and listened to bhajans and showed little sign of any discomfort.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Union Urban Development Minister Kamalnath and senior BJP leader L K Advani were among other dignitories present at Raj Ghat.
After the prayers, Advani was seen talking to Sonia apparently enquiring about her health.
Later, Sonia attended another public event when she visited Parliament House.
Sonia joined the Prime Minister, Advani and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj to pay floral tributes of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in the Central Hall of Parliament on the occasion of their birth anniversaries.
Swaraj was seen having a word with Sonia who also exchanged greetings with others present. Though Sonia had attended a couple of meetings with top Congress leaders, she had not attended any public function so far. PTI
