The leader of the ruling party in India, “Indian National Congress” (INC), Sonia Gandhi appeared in public for the first time after a complicated surgery and treatment in the United States.

According to RIA “Novosti”, Sonia Gandhi took part in the ceremony of the 142nd anniversary of the birth of a leader of Indian national liberation movement Mahatma Gandhi, whom Indians call the Father of the Nation.

The ceremony, held in New Delhi on the place where Mahatma assassinated by Hindu extremist was cremated in 1948, was broadcasted on Indian TV channels.

The event, dedicated to the memory of Mahatma, was also attended by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other well-known politicians.

Recall, August 6, leader of the ruling Party of India, Sonia Gandhi, who was on treatment in the United States, was discharged from the intensive care unit after surgery.

Representatives of the ruling Indian National Congress and doctors do not tell Gandhi’s diagnosis.

However, we know that a surgery was carried out.

It was reported that post-op period will take about three weeks, she spent in the U.S. – Sonia returned to India on September 8.

During her absence, the responsibility of the leader was taken by her son Rahul.

According to experts, Rahul is one of the most likely candidates for the future head of government.

Although Gandhi is not in any public office, is considered one of the most high powered politicians in India.