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Priyanka Gandhi and Navya Haridas File Nominations for Wayanad By-Election

The Wayanad seat sees a high-profile contest as Priyanka Gandhi makes her electoral debut and BJP's Navya Haridas challenges Congress's hold.

  • Priyanka Gandhi has filed her nomination for the Wayanad by-election, marking her first electoral contest, supported by her mother Sonia and brother Rahul Gandhi.
  • Navya Haridas, representing the BJP, has also filed her nomination, promising to address the constituency's overlooked issues and bring change.
  • The Wayanad seat was vacated by Rahul Gandhi, who retained his Rae Bareli seat after winning both in the recent general elections.
  • The Left Democratic Front's candidate, Satyan Mokeri, criticized the Congress for the by-election, accusing Rahul Gandhi of imposing it on the constituents.
  • The by-election is scheduled for November 13, alongside assembly by-elections in 47 seats across 15 states.
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