New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday announced that its general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll next month, making her electoral debut from the seat in Kerala.
She had campaigned for her brother Rahul Gandhi who contested the seat during the general elections, apart from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency. Rahul Gandhi won both the seats but vacated Wayanad.
Dear People of Wayanad,
— Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) October 15, 2024
it's time to rejoice! Congress General Secretary Smt Priyanka Gandhi, is all set to be your voice in the Loksabha. She's ready to champion your causes, listen to your concerns, and fight for your rights.
Let's come together to shower her with the same… pic.twitter.com/FpIFKSXS5s
Priyanka Gandhi ❤️🌟🙌 pic.twitter.com/gyHYwBYvzk
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) October 15, 2024
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from Wayanad Parliamentary constituency, in the by-election to Lok Sabha.
— ANI (@ANI) October 15, 2024
Ramya Haridas and Rahul Mamkootathil to contest from Chelakkara and Palakkad Assembly constituencies respectively for the by-election to Kerala Assembly. pic.twitter.com/4RZtZRa0it
"Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal to nominate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as party candidate for the Lok Sabha bye-election from Kerala," the party said in an official release.
Congress President Shri @kharge has approved the proposal to nominate the following members as party candidates for the bye-elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly from Kerala pic.twitter.com/QBFskzozEB
— Congress (@INCIndia) October 15, 2024
This will be the electoral debut for Priyanka Gandhi who has been keen to contest elections for sometime.
The Congress also announced Rahul Mamkootathil from Palakkad and Ramya Haridas from Chelakkara assembly constituency for the upcoming bypolls in Kerala.
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