Kumaraswamy, his deputy greet Sonia on election as leader of Cong Parliamentary Party

Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Saturday congratulated UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on her election as leader of Congress Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha and said her vast experience and leadership will give a "stronger voice" to the opposition in

Parliament. Gandhi was once again elected leader of Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) at a meeting of party MPs at the Central Hall of Parliament on Saturday.

"Hearty congratulations to Ms Sonia Gandhi on being elected as leader of the #Congress Parliamentary Party. Her vast experience and leadership will give a stronger voice to the Opposition in the Parliament. I wish her the best.

@INCIndia @INCKarnataka," Kumaraswamy tweeted. Congress Legislature Party leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah said her leadership would strengthen the opposition and help in keeping a check on the BJP.

"Congratulations to Smt.#SoniaGandhi for being elected as @INCIndia Parliamentary leader. Her vision, commitment & leadership will strengthen the opposition & help in keeping a check on @BJP4India," he said in a tweet.

Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara in a tweet said, "Hearty congratulations to Smt Sonia Gandhi avaru for taking the mantle of leadership of @INCIndia in Lok Sabha. Under her able & experienced leadership, I am sure the Congress party will be a strong voice of our people & defender of our Constitution in the Parliament."