Priyanka Gandhi Files Nomination for Wayanad Lok Sabha By-Election
Marking her electoral debut, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra enters the race for the Wayanad seat vacated by her brother, Rahul Gandhi.
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra officially filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, accompanied by her mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi.
- This marks Priyanka Gandhi's first time running for office, despite having campaigned for family members and colleagues for 35 years.
- The Wayanad seat became available after Rahul Gandhi chose to retain his seat in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, following the 2024 national elections.
- Priyanka Gandhi is contesting against BJP's Navya Haridas and Left Democratic Front's Sathyan Mokeri in the by-election scheduled for November 13.
- The by-election results will be announced on November 23, alongside the outcomes of assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.