Madan Rathore has been appointed as president of Rajasthan BJP after the resignation of CP Joshi was accepted. BJP has appointed a new president Madan Rathore in Rajasthan. Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore (70) is close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The appointment of Madan Rathore is being considered an attempt to woo the original OBC category. Rathore was elected Rajya Sabha MP only about five months ago. He has been MLA from Sumerpur Vis seat twice and was also the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the previous BJP government.
In 2023 Madan Rathore filed the nomination as an independent candidate after the BJP refused to give him the ticket. Later Rathore withdrew the nomination. It was claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called Rathore to withdraw his nomination. Just two and a half months after the assembly elections, the party honoured him and declared him a Rajya Sabha candidate and he became a Rajya Sabha MP. Moreover, he has also been very active in the Sangh.
CP Joshi had offered to step down from the post of state president after the assembly elections and just before the Lok Sabha elections. After the state elections, since the CM and the State President belong to the same caste. Hence there was a discussion going on for a long time as to who should be appointed to the post of President.
Madan Rathore expressed his gratitude
Newly appointed state president Madan Rathore said that I am very grateful to the party. I have no words to express my gratitude. Party have so much faith in a small person. I will try my best to live up to the expectations of the party’s high command.
BJP national general secretary Radha Mohan Das Agarwal has been appointed as the new in-charge of Rajasthan BJP. The post of in-charge has been lying vacant since the state elections. Aggarwal is also a Rajya Sabha MP and had left his seat in UP for CM Yogi Adityanath. Aggarwal has been MLA from Gorakhpur seat five times. Vijaya Rahatkar will continue in the post of co-in-charge.
Trump survives an assassination attempt during an election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Former US President Donald Trump was shot at an election rally. The possible assassination attempt came just a day before the Republican Party was to begin its convention to declare him its candidate for the White House formally.
Trump touched the right side of his face after the first two shots and fell to the ground. Secret Service agents pounce on them to save him. When he woke up, the agents took him inside to protect his body.
Blood flowing on the face of Trump
Blood was seen flowing from the right side of the former President’s face. When he was led away, he raised his fist in the air. Afterwards, he was taken to a local medical facility for treatment. Former President Trump said in a post on Truth Social after being kicked off Twitter: “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” Truth Social is a media platform owned by Trump Media & Technology Group.
He wrote, I immediately knew that something was wrong. I heard a loud noise and a shot was fired, and immediately felt the bullet go through the skin. There was a lot of bleeding, so I realized what was happening.
The assailant was killed
Local officials said the assailant had been armed with a rifle and had fired from an elevated structure a few hundred metres away outside the rally site. The suspect was shot dead at the scene by US Secret Service officers. One person in the audience also died. Another person was seriously injured. The Secret Service said in a statement: At approximately 6:15 p.m. on July 13, during former President Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a suspected shooter fired multiple shots toward the stage from an elevated position outside the rally site. US Secret Service personnel killed the shooter, who is now dead. Moreover, the FBI statement mentioned that the incident is currently under “active and ongoing investigation”.
The FBI has identified the suspect who shot at former US President Donald Trump as Thomas Matthew Crooks. He is a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Om Birla MP of Kota-Bundi, who grew up in the land of Chambal and started his innings in politics from student life, reached his place of birth and work for the first time on Saturday after becoming the head of the country’s largest panchayat i.e. Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time. Here the people of Kota-Bundi gave him a grand welcome.
Grand welcome started from Hindoli
When the helicopter landed in Hindauli in the morning, a caravan gathered to welcome Kota-Bundi MP Om Birla. From Hindoli the phase of welcome started. That transformed into a great welcome as soon as he entered the land of Education City. Hundreds of people reached Badgaon to welcome him. It seemed as if the people of the entire Shikshanagari had come to greet their dear one. Amidst the warm welcome, greetings, and cheers from Badgaon to his residence, the rally of supporters seemed as if a mini version of Marine Drive had descended on the streets of Kota.
People were standing on both sides of the road with flower garlands. Drums were playing and everyone was happy with the sound of shehnai. As soon as the convoy reached, Om Birla was greeted with a garland of flowers. Om Birla was overwhelmed with welcome and greetings. Many times he became emotional and kept addressing the people repeatedly with folded hands and moist eyes. During this, Birla said, the love and affection I got from the public is my strength.
It took Speaker Birla 6 hours to cover the distance of about one and a half km in Hindoli and about five km in Bundi. It took four hours to reach the Kota border from Bundi. The scenes that took place at Birla’s welcome brought alive the memories of five years ago.
Om Birla committed that Hindoli’s peas will get worldwide recognition
While addressing the gathering at the Hindoli paddy market, Birla mentioned that the peas in the Hindoli area have a delightful and sweet taste. Furthermore, there is a record production of peas here. Moreover, in the coming time, the production will be increased. The peas here will be taken to sell in the country and abroad. He will prepare a plan for this soon.
The country will achieve new records in the third term of PM Modi
In Hindauli, Om Birla said that the government has been formed at the Center for the third time under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. Our effort will be to find out how the state and central governments together can fulfil the expectations and aspirations of this place. Moreover, he hopes that the country will achieve new records in this third term of Prime Minister Modi.
Keir Starmer took charge as British PM on Friday evening. Starmer took charge as British PM after meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace in London.
New British PM Keir Starmer addressed the UK on Friday evening from 10 Downing Street, also the British PM’s official residence. Starmer made it clear that the work of change would begin now. After assuming charge as PM, Starmer has also started work on appointing his administration. Starmer also spoke to his fellow leaders around the world.
Keir Starmer defeated Rishi Sunak
Elections for the next Prime Minister were held in the UK on 4 July. People voted enthusiastically. The race for the PM post was between Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party and Keir Starmer of the Labor Party. With the victory in the election, Starmer has become the new British PM. Rishi Sunak has accepted the defeat of his party in the elections. Moreover, Rishi Sunak is the son-in-law of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy, founders of Indian giant Infosys.
The anti-incumbency wave in Britain wiped out the ruling Conservative Party. Ending the wait of 14 years, the Labor Party came back to power. The Labor Party has registered a landslide victory in the British elections since 2005. Furthermore, Labor Party’s Keir Starmer has been appointed Prime Minister. Newly appointed Prime Minister Starmer gave a sharp statement in the victory rally that finally a burden has been removed from the shoulders of this great country.
PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with new British PM
Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with the new British PM Keir Starmer. Along with congratulating Starmer on his victory, PM Modi also discussed the strength of India-UK relations. PM Modi also gave information about this on social media. PM Modi wrote, “I was happy to talk to Keir Starmer. I congratulated him on being elected Prime Minister of Britain. We are committed to deepening our comprehensive strategic partnership and strong economic ties for the progress and prosperity of the people of India and the UK, as well as for global well-being.”
Kamala Harris is being considered as the candidate in place of Joe Biden by many of the leaders of the Democrat Party, donors and party workers. This is because they think Joe Biden may remain weak in front of Trump.
Presidential elections are approaching in America and the Democrat Party is facing a different problem. Questions are being raised on Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy and according to media reports, the Democrat Party is now looking towards Vice President Kamala Harris for the candidacy.
Kamala Harris is considered after Joe Biden falling behind in the debate with Trump.
Recently, in the first presidential debate held in Atlanta, Joe Biden proved weak against Donald Trump. Biden stammered several times during the debate and the way he answered, the discussion about his increasing age had once again intensified. However, Biden is not ready to give up his candidacy. Furthermore, if media reports are to be believed, a section within the Democrat Party is seeing Kamala Harris as a possible alternative to Joe Biden.
Kamala Harris and her campaign team are currently publicly supporting Biden, but the subtle changes that have taken place in her campaign in recent days have also strengthened the speculation. Kamala Harris is attacking Donald Trump more aggressively in her statements.
Joe Biden’s election campaign dismissed the speculations.
Efforts are going on within the party to persuade Joe Biden to support Kamala Harris. Amidst these discussions, Biden’s election campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz rejected all the speculations and said that Joe Biden would be the presidential candidate from the Democrat Party and Kamala Harris would be his ally.
Also, Joe Biden’s approval rating is higher than Kamala Harris’s. As of early July 2024, President Joe Biden’s approval rating stands at approximately 37-39%, with a disapproval rating ranging from 56-58%. These figures indicate that Biden’s approval rating has experienced some fluctuation but remains relatively low overall. Issues such as concerns about his age and his stance on certain international conflicts, such as his support for Israel, have influenced public opinion.
Approval rating of Kamala Harris
There is a section of the Democrat Party that is apprehensive about contesting elections under the leadership of Kamala Harris. Because of the approval rating of Kamala Harris. As of late June 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris has a net approval rating of -4%, which is her highest since February 2023. Specifically, 41% of Americans disapprove of her performance while 37% approve. Another poll indicates similar results with 42% disapproving and 36% approving, resulting in a net approval rating of -6%. The slight variations across polls highlight the general public’s mixed views on her performance.
Personal Life of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris, born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, is the daughter of Shyamala Gopalan, an Indian biologist specializing in breast cancer research, and Donald Harris, a Jamaican-American professor of economics. Harris’s multicultural background played a significant role in shaping her worldview and political career.
Harris attended Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C., where she majored in political science and economics. She then earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Harris’s personal life includes her marriage to Douglas Emhoff, an attorney, in 2014. She is also a stepmother to Emhoff’s two children from his previous marriage.
Career of Kamala
Kamala Harris’s career in public service began in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Here she focused on prosecuting child sexual assault cases. She later became the District Attorney of San Francisco in 2004. There she implemented programs aimed at reducing recidivism and addressing social issues that contribute to crime. In 2010, Harris was elected as the Attorney General of California. Thus she is the first woman and the first African American to hold the position. During her tenure, she focused on issues such as criminal justice reform, consumer protection, and marriage equality.
In 2016, Harris was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing California. As a senator, she served on several key committees, including the Judiciary, Intelligence, and Homeland Security committees. Harris gained national recognition for her rigorous questioning during Senate hearings. She addressed advocacy for progressive policies on healthcare, immigration, and environmental protection.
In 2020, Joe Biden selected Harris as his running mate for the presidential election. Her nomination marked a series of historic firsts. She became the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President of the United States after their victory in the November 2020 election.
As Vice President, Harris has focused on several priority areas. She addresses the root causes of migration from Central America, advocating for voting rights, and promoting gender equity. Moreover, she has also played a prominent role in the Biden administration’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and support economic recovery.
Pawan Kalyan has refused to take the salary and any kind of allowances along with it considering the economic condition of the state. Pawan Kalyan is the first Deputy CM of the country who refused to take salary and allowances. Not only this, he will not take any kind of furniture or any other allowance for his office.
Every day in the country, there is discussion about an increase in the salary and allowances of MLAs in some states or MPs at the Centre. Government employees may or may not get pensions, but public representatives have made full arrangements for pensions for themselves. Moreover, many MPs and MLAs remain entangled in this multiplication mathematics. There has not been any MP or MLA who has refused to take salary and allowances.
For the first time in Andhra Pradesh, actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, who holds the post of Deputy Chief Minister, has refused to take any kind of salary and accompanying allowances because of the economic condition of the state.
Refused to renovate office
When Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan was asked to renovate his camp office, he refused. Deputy Chief Minister said to officials that it was not needed and if needed, I would bring it myself. Not only this, the purchase of furniture is also banned. Along with this, he will not take any kind of furniture or any other allowance for his office.
Pawan Kalyan will not take allowance even for attending the House
Pawan Kalyan told that he was present in the House in the last three days. In this regard, officials of the House Secretariat came to get the salary and allowances bill signed. This bill for three days was around Rs 35 thousand, so I flatly refused. He also said that the Panchayat Raj Department does not have sufficient funds, so I cannot do this. Pawan is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of the Andra Pradesh state and Minister of Panchayati Raj Department.
Biography of Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan, born Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971, is an Indian actor, politician, and film producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. Furthermore, he is the younger brother of renowned actor Chiranjeevi. He is also popularly referred to as “Power Star” by his fans.
Early Life and Family
Birth Name: Konidela Kalyan Babu
Date of Birth: September 2, 1971
Place of Birth: Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Family: He is the younger brother of actor Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu.
Pawan Kalyan movies
Pawan Kalyan made his acting debut in 1996 with the film “Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi.” Furthermore, he gained widespread recognition with the film “Tholi Prema” (1998), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
Some of his notable films include:
Tholi Prema (1998)
Gabbar Singh (2012)
Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
Gopala Gopala (2015)
Vakeel Saab (2021)
He is also known for his unique style and charismatic screen presence, making him one of the top actors in the Telugu film industry.
Political Career
Pawan Kalyan entered politics by founding the Jana Sena Party in March 2014. His party aims to address social issues and bring about political reforms. Moreover, he has been actively involved in various political campaigns and movements in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Personal Life
Pawan Kalyan has been married three times. His current wife is Anna Lezhneva, and they have a daughter named Polena Anjana Pawanova. He also has children from his previous marriages.
Awards and Recognitions
Pawan Kalyan has received several awards throughout his career, including Filmfare Awards and Nandi Awards. Moreover, his contributions to cinema and his influence in politics have made him a prominent figure in Indian society.
Philanthropy
Pawan Kalyan is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has been involved in various charitable activities and has supported causes related to education, health, and social welfare.
Trivia
He holds a black belt in karate.
Pawan is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality.
He is an avid reader and has also a keen interest in philosophy and spirituality.
Pawan Kalyan continues to be an influential figure in both the film industry and politics, inspiring many with his dedication and passion.
Sam Pitroda has once again been appointed President of the Indian Overseas Congress. On Wednesday evening, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved the appointment of Sam Pitroda with immediate effect. This information was given by Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal. Issuing the letter, he said that the Congress President has re-appointed Sam Pitroda as the President of the Indian Overseas Congress with immediate effect.
Sam Pitroda left the post after a controversial statement
During the Lok Sabha Election campaign, Sam Pitroda resigned from the post of President of the Indian Overseas Congress after his controversial statements. Although, Pitroda often remains in the headlines for his controversial statements. He had created problems for the Congress party on many occasions with his statements during the Lok Sabha elections.
Sam Pitroda had said on the diversity of India that the people living in the east of India look like Chinese. Whereas the people living in the south look like Africans. Furthermore, he said the people of western India look like the residents of Arabia. Along with this he had also said that North Indians are fair, perhaps they look like whites. Sam Pitroda also stated inheritance tax and taxes on middle-class people.
Sam Pitroda created trouble for Congress
After the statement of Sam Pitroda, Congress had to face all-round attacks. Congress had even distanced itself from Sam Pitroda. The party said that it is not the case that Pitroda’s views always reflect the position of the Indian National Congress. Many times his views are not the views of the Congress Party.
These statements of Pitroda given during the elections had created trouble for Congress. After this, he resigned from the post of President of the Indian Overseas Congress. And the Congress president accepted his resignation.
PM Modi targeted Congress
PM Modi targeted Congress on the statement of Sam Pitroda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Lok Sabha election rally in Warangal, Telangana, had said that the prince’s philosopher and guide uncle has revealed a big secret. Sam said that those whose skin colour is black are all from Africa, which means he abused many people in the country based on their skin colour. There was already controversy over the inheritance tax issue during the election season.
Contribution of Sam Pitroda
Sam Pitroda is an Indian engineer, inventor, and policymaker known for his significant contributions to India’s telecommunications and technology sectors. Pitroda played a pivotal role in India’s technology revolution and modernization efforts, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s.
Key Contributions and Achievements:
Telecom Revolution in India: As an advisor to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Pitroda was instrumental in shaping India’s telecommunications policies. He led efforts to expand the country’s telecom infrastructure, which was crucial for India’s economic development.
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): Pitroda founded C-DOT in 1984, which played a key role in developing indigenous telecom technology and reducing India’s dependence on foreign technology.
National Knowledge Commission: He served as the chairman of the National Knowledge Commission from 2005 to 2009, aiming to improve access to knowledge and information, enhance education, and foster innovation in India.
National Innovation Council: Pitroda also chaired the National Innovation Council, which focused on promoting a culture of innovation across various sectors in India.
Digital Initiatives: He has been a strong advocate for the use of digital technologies to improve governance, education, and healthcare in India. His efforts have helped lay the foundation for many of India’s digital initiatives.
Personal Background of Sam Pitroda and his Career:
Sam Pitroda, whose full name is Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, has an interesting personal life that reflects his deep commitment to both his professional pursuits and his family. Sam Pitroda was born on May 4, 1942, in Titlagarh, Odisha, India, into a Gujarati family. His father, Gangaram Pitroda, was a businessman.
Education: He completed his schooling in Gujarat. Pitroda holds a Master’s degree in Physics and Electronics from Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara, India. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued further studies in Electrical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Family: Sam Pitroda is married to Anuradha Pitroda. The couple has two children, Rajan Pitroda and Divya Pitroda. His family has been supportive of his career, even as his work often required extensive travel and long hours.
Professional Beginnings: After moving to the United States for further studies, Pitroda started his career in telecommunications. He worked with various technology companies, gaining valuable experience that he later brought back to India.
Inventions and Patents: Pitroda holds over 100 patents and has been recognized for his innovations in telecommunications technology.
Publications: He has authored several books and articles on technology, innovation, and development.
Sam Pitroda’s work has had a lasting impact on India’s technological landscape, and he continues to be an influential figure in advocating for technology-driven development and innovation.
Vasundhara Raje has stated some words during the Sunder Singh Bhandari Charitable Trust program in Udaipur has now been discussed a lot. She participated as a keynote speaker in the lecture series and special public honour program organized by Sunder Singh Bhandari Charitable Trust in Udaipur. During this program, she mentioned that in the past, loyalty in politics was a result of respect and support for the leader. This does not happen at the current time. Today, individuals prioritize severing the finger that they rely on to learn how to walk.
Vasundhara Raje said a big thing through gestures
It is believed that CM Vasundhara Raje broke her silence after a long time and said a big thing through gestures. She was referring to those people whom she once promoted in Rajasthan politics, but today his politics have changed. Moreover, this indication was towards the start of Jan Sangh.
Vasundhara Raje reminded the contribution of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia, the founder member of Jan Sangh. She said for the first time in the country, the Government of Jan Sangh was formed in MP in 1967 and Shri Govind Narayan Singh was made the CM. Bhandari ji promoted many leaders in Rajasthan including Bhairon Singh ji.
Moreover, she said that many times a Sangh branch was organized in her house in Gwalior. Furthermore, she got guidance from patriots like Atal ji, Advani ji, Rajmata Saheb, Bhairon Singh ji, Sunder Singh ji, Bhandari ji, Rajju Bhaiya, KS Sudarshan ji, Dattopant Thengadi ji and Kushabhav Thackeray ji.
Why did Vasundhara Raje say this
This statement is also considered important because the performance of the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections was not as per expectations. Political analysts believe that perhaps Vasundhara Raje was deprived of responsibilities commensurate with her stature, which caused a loss to the party.
Furthermore, it is assumed that her importance was neglected. On the other hand, Shiv Raj Chouhan and Manohar Lal Khattar were made cabinet ministers. Vasundhara Raje, Shivraj and Manhar are former chief ministers of Rajasthan, MP and Haryana respectively. Moreover, her son didn’t get any portfolio.
Recently, BJP leader and former MP Sumedhanand Saraswati made a big statement regarding Vasundhara Raje. He had said about Vasundhara Raje that she is a great leader. Don’t know why she was not seen anywhere in the elections. Moreover, he said if she had come to campaign, the BJP would have got a big advantage on seats. I don’t know the reason why she was not seen in the elections, but her presence would have been beneficial.
Governor Gulabchand Kataria was also present in the program.
Assam Governor Gulabchand Kataria was also present at the program where she had reached. During this, Kataria also got into an argument with a worker on the stage. It is being said that the senior RSS workers wanted to honour the former Chief Minister, but Kataria stopped them. After this, the security personnel forcibly removed the senior RSS worker from the stage.
This program was organized on the occasion of the death anniversary of Sunder Singh Bhandari. He was a founding member of Jan Sangh. Moreover, this program is on the martyrdom day of founder Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. The chief guest of the program was Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Furthermore, special guest minister Babu Lal Kharadi ji, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Divanani ji and Rajya Sabha MP Rajendra Gehlot ji were also present in this program.
Kiran Choudhary is a prominent Indian politician from Haryana, affiliated with the Indian National Congress (INC). She has played a significant role in the state’s politics and has held various important positions.
Furthermore, Kiran is the daughter-in-law of Bansi Lal, a key figure among the “Three Lals” of Haryana and a former Chief Minister of Haryana. The “Three Lals” of Haryana—Devi Lal, Bhajan Lal, and Bansi Lal—were influential political figures who significantly shaped the state’s political landscape. Each played a key role as Chief Minister of Haryana at different times. Moreover, their legacies continue to impact Haryana politics today.
Additionally, her husband, Surender Singh, was also a prominent politician. After his untimely death in a helicopter crash in 2005, Kiran Choudhary entered politics to continue his legacy.
Kiran Choudhary has been elected multiple times as an MLA from the Tosham constituency in Bhiwani district. She has successfully retained her seat, showcasing her strong electoral appeal and influence in the region. Moreover, Kiran Choudhary has served as a Cabinet Minister in the Haryana government. She has handled various portfolios, including Health, Social Justice and Empowerment, and Public Health Engineering. Her work in these roles focused on improving healthcare infrastructure, social welfare programs, and public health initiatives.
She has also served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Legislative Assembly. In this capacity, she played a crucial role in scrutinizing government policies and advocating for the interests of her constituents and the broader public.
Kiran Choudhary resigned from the Congress Party
Congress will get a big shock before the Haryana assembly elections begin. Congress MLA Kiran Choudhary has been vocal against the party after her daughter was not given a ticket in the Lok Sabha elections. Kiran was seeking a ticket from Congress for her daughter Shruti from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh Lok Sabha seat. But the party gave a ticket to Congress MLA Rao Dan Singh from Mahendragarh instead of giving a ticket to her daughter. However, he was defeated in the elections. After that, Rao Dan Singh accused Choudhary of blasphemy without taking her name. At the same time, Kiran said that if the tickets had been distributed properly, Congress could have won the elections from here.
Now, Kiran and her daughter, former MP Shruti Choudhary, resigned from the party on Tuesday. According to sources, in the letter written to the Congress President, she has written about being insulted by big leaders of the Haryana Congress. Moreover, Kiran wrote that she was feeling uncomfortable in the party.
She will join BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi. CM Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal can also be present during this period. She has instructed all his supporters to reach Delhi. After the defeat in the Lok Sabha elections in Haryana, BJP was constantly trying to defeat Congress.
Priyanka Gandhi will debut in politics by contesting for the first time in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.
Priyanka Gandhi, full name Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress (INC). Born on January 12, 1972, she is the daughter of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, and the granddaughter of Indira Gandhi, one of India’s most prominent political families. Her brother, Rahul Gandhi, is also a notable politician within the INC.
Priyanka has been active in Indian politics for many years, though she formally entered the political arena in a significant way more recently. Known for her charismatic presence and effective communication skills, she has campaigned extensively for the Congress party, especially in Uttar Pradesh. Her political role includes addressing rallies, managing campaigns, and working on party strategy.
In January 2019, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was appointed the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, marking her formal entry into a significant leadership role within the party. Her involvement is seen as an attempt to rejuvenate the Congress party’s fortunes, particularly in a state crucial for political success in India.
Despite being a prominent political figure, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has kept a relatively low profile compared to other family members until her recent active political engagement. Her approach combines modern campaign strategies with traditional grassroots politics, aiming to connect with a diverse voter base. But now Priyanka will debut by contesting for a member of parliament.
Mallikarjun Kharge announced about debut of Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will remain MP from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. He will leave the Wayanad seat of Kerala. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge gave this information on Monday. Kharge said that Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the by-election from Wayanad parliamentary seat. With this announcement, Priyanka Gandhi is also going to debut in politics. This will be the first time that she will contest elections.
Mallikarjun Kharge said Rahul Gandhi has won the Lok Sabha elections on two seats. Due to this, he will have to give up one seat. The party has decided that Rahul Gandhi should keep the Rae Bareli seat. Because his family has a connection with the people of Rae Bareli. The members of the Gandhi family have been contesting elections for generations from Rae Bareli. Therefore, public and party leaders also say that it would be good for Congress for Rahul Gandhi should remain the MP from Rae Bareli.
Rahul has also got the love of the people of Wayanad. The people there also want Rahul Gandhi to remain MP from Wayanad. But, the law does not allow this. This is the reason why after careful consideration we have decided to contest the elections of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the vacant seat from Wayanad. I thank Rahul and Priyanka that they have considered my views and that of the party.
Ajay Rai expressed his happiness
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai expressed on Priyanka Gandhi contesting her first election from Wayanad. He said that Priyanka Gandhi is the leader of our people. Moreover, he admires Priyanka for the way she works. He said certainly she would win the election from Wayanad’s seat with huge votes. Due to this, the entire belt of South India will be strengthened.
In Rae Bareli, Sonia Gandhi said I am handing over my son. Then Rahul Gandhi proved that he had been handed over not temporarily but permanently. The way the Gandhi family has served the people of Rae Bareli, Rahul Gandhi will also serve in the same way.
Shehzad Poonawala commented on Priyanka Gandhi contesting elections from Wayanad
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala targeted the Gandhi family over Priyanka Gandhi contesting elections from Wayanad. He said that Congress is not a party but a family company, this has been proved today. Mother will be in Rajya Sabha, son will be from one Lok Sabha seat and Priyanka Gandhi will be from another Lok Sabha seat. Meaning, all three members of the family will be in the house. This is just an introduction to familyism.
Moreover, he said that one thing about Rahul has become even more clear. Rahul Gandhi understood that the victory he got on some seats in Uttar Pradesh on the strength of Samajwadi Party votes. Furthermore, now holding by-elections there could put his seat in danger.
