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On Wednesday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra officially filed her nomination for the Lok Sabha bye-lection in Kerala’s Wayanad constituency. This marks her first attempt to contest an election, and the excitement surrounding her candidacy is significant. The bye-election is scheduled for November 13, with the counting of votes taking place on November 23.
आज का दिन ऐतिहासिक है। प्रियंका गांधी जी ने वायनाड से नामांकन दाखिल कर दिया है।
— Sandeep Singh 🇮🇳 (@KaunSandeep) October 23, 2024
आज प्रियंका जी के स्वागत में उमड़े जनसैलाब ने जता दिया है कि वायनाड जीत का रिकॉर्ड बनाने जा रहा है। #Wayanadinte_Priyanka pic.twitter.com/cYCbfV5wU8
Priyanka was not alone as she made this important step; she was accompanied by several prominent figures from the Congress party. Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and her husband, Robert Vadra, were all present to show their support. Their presence highlights the unity and strength of the Gandhi family within the party.
प्रियंका गांधी का वायनाड से नामांकन
— Jaiky Yadav (@JaikyYadav16) October 23, 2024
अब तक राहुल गांधी अकेले ही थे लेकिन अब तो दोनों भाई बहन संसद में गर्दा उड़ाएंगे🔥 pic.twitter.com/utD8BKL6XA
The bye-election in Wayanad has become necessary after Rahul Gandhi decided to represent the Rae Bareli seat in the Lok Sabha. In the recent 2024 general elections, he won both the Wayanad and Rae Bareli seats. However, due to the Representation of the People Act, he was required to retain only one seat. Rahul had a notable victory in Rae Bareli, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dinesh Pratap Singh by a substantial margin of 3.9 lakh votes. Rae Bareli is considered a family stronghold for the Gandhis, and this win was particularly significant for them.
हिन्दुस्तान की सियासत में एक नया आगाज हो रहा है।
— Nikhil Dwivedi🇮🇳 राजनांदगांव (@NikhilDwivedi_) October 23, 2024
कांग्रेस महासचिव प्रियंका गांधी जी वायनाड से अपना नामांकन दाखिल कर रही हैं।
राहुल गांधी जी का जो वायनाड से रिश्ता है, उसे एक नई ऊंचाई देने के लिए प्रियंका गांधी जी अब वायनाड का प्रतिनिधित्व करेंगी।
प्रियंका गांधी जी ने pic.twitter.com/L0wLkxnlPh
In Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi had previously secured a victory in 2019, defeating the Communist Party of India’s Annie Raja by an impressive margin of 3.6 lakh votes. His decision to vacate the Wayanad seat for Priyanka reflects the strategic choices being made within the Congress party as they prepare for future elections.
With Priyanka Gandhi Vadra now in the race, the Wayanad bye-election is expected to attract considerable attention. Her candidacy represents a new chapter for the Congress party and showcases the family's ongoing influence in Indian politics. As the election date approaches, all eyes will be on Wayanad to see how this dynamic unfolds and whether Priyanka can secure a victory for the Congress party. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as campaigns intensify and voters prepare to make their choice.
