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Priyanka Gandhi Takes Oath as Wayanad MP, Marking Historic Gandhi Family Presence in Parliament

Priyanka Gandhi joins her brother Rahul and mother Sonia in the Lok Sabha, the first time three members of the Gandhi family have simultaneously served as MPs.

  • Priyanka Gandhi Vadra officially became a Member of Parliament after taking her oath as the representative for Wayanad, Kerala, during the Parliament's Winter Session.
  • Her victory in the bypoll marked her electoral debut, securing over 6.22 lakh votes and breaking her brother Rahul Gandhi's previous record for the constituency.
  • This is the first time three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family—Priyanka, Rahul, and Sonia—are simultaneously serving as MPs in India's Parliament.
  • Priyanka's entry into active politics has reignited speculation about her potential future leadership role within the Congress Party, though she currently works under her brother's leadership.
  • The ruling BJP is expected to intensify its criticism of the Gandhi family's political legacy, with particular focus on Priyanka's husband, Robert Vadra, who has faced legal scrutiny in the past.
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