Congress President Sonia Gandhi greets people on New Year

NEW DELHI: Congress President Sonia Gandhi today extended New Year greetings to the people, wishing lasting peace and prosperity and voicing hope that the resolve of every fellow Indian to stand up against injustice will be strengthened.

"Congress President Sonia Gandhi extended her greetings for New Year 2016. Gandhi expressed hope that the coming year will usher in lasting peace, prosperity and happiness as also strengthen the resolve of every fellow Indian to stand up against inequality, injustice, and oppression with fortitude and spirit of universal brotherhood," the party said in a statement.

Party Vice President Rahul Gandhi is in Europe.

He had extended his New Year's wishes to people a few days back before leaving for the foreign destination.