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.