New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday dismissed the allegations against her mother Sonia Gandhi over the latter's name in the voter list before acquiring citizenship, and said that it was an "absolute lie".

Speaking to reporters here, she argued that Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi cast her vote only after she became a citizen.

"Do they have any evidence? This is an absolute lie. She voted only after she became a citizen (of India). I don't know why they are after her, even though she is about to turn 80. She has dedicated her whole life to serving the nation. She should be spared at her age now," Gandhi said.

The Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue on Tuesday issued notice to Sonia Gandhi w...