Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's mother passes away

Congress president Sonia Gandhi's mother, Paola Maino, has passed away at her home in Italy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political figures have extended their condolences to the Gandhi family.
Why it matters
The passing of a close family member of a major political leader often draws public attention and cross-party expressions of sympathy in India.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi s mother Paola Maino passed away at her home in Italy on Saturday and her funeral took place on Tuesday, the Congress said.
The article is a straightforward report of a personal event without political commentary.
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