NEW DELHI: After a lot anticipation, Congress chief Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is prone to make her electoral debut from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, a constituency held by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for 3 phrases, sources mentioned on Wednesday. This transfer comes as Priyanka’s mom, former celebration chief Sonia Gandhi, introduced her resolution to not search re-election from Raebareli, a seat she had secured 5 instances previously, together with in 2019 when she emerged as the only real Congress victor in UP.
Rahul Gandhi To Contest From Amethi And Wayanad
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi is poised to reclaim the Congress stronghold of Amethi, which he misplaced to BJP’s Smriti Irani in a stunning defeat in 2019. Importantly, Rahul will even contest from Wayanad in Kerala, a seat he received within the earlier normal election, guaranteeing his Lok Sabha standing.
Priyanka Gandhi’s foray into electoral politics has been long-awaited, with speculations rife after Sonia Gandhi’s withdrawal from Raebareli. The placing resemblance between Priyanka and her grandmother, Indira Gandhi, has not escaped the discover of constituents. Posters urging Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest from Raebareli have surfaced within the constituency, reflecting the anticipation amongst locals for her candidacy.
Awaiting BJP’s Move
The BJP is but to announce its candidate for Raebareli, following its defeat by a major margin in 2019. However, it has been confirmed that Smriti Irani will defend her seat in Amethi, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle in Uttar Pradesh.
As Priyanka Gandhi prepares to step into the electoral enviornment from Raebareli, and Rahul Gandhi gears as much as reclaim Amethi, the political panorama in Uttar Pradesh braces for intense competitors forward of the upcoming elections.
