Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to make her electoral debut. She will contest from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, vacated by her brother and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Priyanka will file her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on October 23.
The Seat was Vacated after Rahul Gandhi's Resignation
During this time, Rahul Gandhi will also be present alongside her. Before filing her nomination, Priyanka Gandhi will participate in a roadshow. It is noteworthy that alongside the legislative assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra, by-elections are taking place for 48 assembly seats across 14 states and two Lok Sabha seats, including the Wayanad seat vacated by Rahul Gandhi's resignation.
Priyanka Gandhi's First Election
The Congress party has announced Priyanka Gandhi as their candidate for the Wayanad seat. By-elections in the Wayanad parliamentary seat are scheduled for November 13, with results to be declared on November 23. The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi as he chose to retain the Rae Bareli seat. This marks the first time Priyanka Gandhi is contesting an election.
Congress Fields Priyanka Gandhi from Wayanad
Since her entrance into active politics in 2019, Priyanka Gandhi has been portrayed as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi and as the successor to Sonia Gandhi in the familial stronghold of Rae Bareli. However, the Congress has decided to field her from Wayanad.
With Priyanka taking a pivotal role, the political landscape in Wayanad is set for a spirited contest. Her involvement brings an air of fresh enthusiasm and potential change to the constituency.
This by-election is critical for the Congress party as it seeks to consolidate its political credentials in the region. Priyanka Gandhi's potential victory could usher in a new era of political dynamics for Wayanad and beyond, highlighting her leadership capabilities and possible future roles within the party structures.
