NEW DELHI: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to make her inaugural visit to Wayanad today as its newly elected Member of Parliament. This visit comes shortly after she took her parliamentary oath on November 28, donning a traditional Kerala Kasavu saree, a nod to the culture of her constituency.
Priyanka secured a decisive victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat earlier this year, defeating CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri by a remarkable margin of over 4 lakh votes. Her election marks the continuation of Congress’s stronghold in the region, succeeding her brother Rahul Gandhi, who previously represented Wayanad but shifted to Raebareli for the current elections.
Today’s schedule reflects Priyanka’s intent to connect with her constituents. She will address a joint public rally alongside Rahul Gandhi at Mukkam in the Thiruvambadi constituency. Additionally, receptions are planned at various locations, including Karulai in Nilambur, Wandoor, and Edavanna, ensuring direct engagement with local communities.
This visit also coincides with Congress’s plans to intensify protests in Parliament and across the country over the Centre’s alleged neglect of disaster-hit regions like Wayanad. Party leaders, including Priyanka and Rahul, have criticized the government’s lack of adequate financial support for landslide survivors in the area.
Priyanka’s maiden visit symbolizes Congress’s commitment to its base in Kerala while reinforcing her role as a key leader in the national political landscape. Her engagements today are expected to resonate strongly among her constituents, potentially strengthening Congress’s foothold in the state.
Web Team, C6N
