India, Feb. 20 -- Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital for abdomen-related issue on Thursday morning, the medical facility said, adding that there is no major concern.

Sonia Gandhi is likely to be discharged by Friday evening, the hospital said.

"She was admitted today for some abdomen-related issue. However, there is no major concern and in all likelihood she will be discharged by tomorrow morning," according to Dr Ajay Swaroop, chairman- Board of Management, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

She is under the care of Dr Samiran Nundy, gastroenterology specialist.

Sonia Gandhi, former Congress president, turned 78 in December last year.

Sonia Gandhi's last major public appearance was last week ...