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Priyanka Gandhi Files Nomination for Wayanad Parliament Seat

It was a family affair for Priyanka Gandhi as she formally submitted her nomination for the Wayanad Parliament seat in the presence of top Congress brass. Robert Vadra, her husband, and their children attended the meeting to support her. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, her brother Rahul Gandhi, mother Sonia Gandhi, and many other top leaders participated in the nomination show. While filing their nomination papers in the presence of local leaders and supporters, Priyanka Gandhi used a pen as the Congress party turned its attention to winning back Wayanad.

Before the registration of marriages, a colorful marriage procession was held before going to a town hall in Kalpetta, the headquarters of Wayanad District. Congress supporters were out in the streets openly jubilant, raising slogans in Priyanka’s favor; riding on an open vehicle was a great kickstart to her campaign.

They wanted to show that the party had a clear agenda of making deeper inroads into the area. Interestingly, Rahul Gandhi has contested parliamentary elections from Wayanad earlier and Rae Bareli this is more of a statement by the Congress party and the Gandhi family. This by-election is being conducted following the Wayanad seat which became vacant.

Priyanka Gandhi’s First-Ever Campaign for Herself

Speaking at the end of the roadshow, Priyanka Gandhi digressed and talked about her long political experience. She explained that this is the first time she is seeking an elective post, although she has campaigned for over 35 years. “We have been involved in election campaigns since the age of 17 years, for the mother, brother, and other party candidates,” Priyanka. She especially commended her brother Rahul Gandhi for going from one end of India to the other preaching togetherness and love.

Stressing his work against hatred and division, Priyanka thanked the UDF and Congress leaders for their support of her nomination. The Congress leader assured the people of Wayanad that she would be with them in all circumstances. According to this, the people will lead me in this

Congress Aims to Retain Wayanad and Target Kerala Elections

Winning Wayanad is a key objective for Congress as it prepares for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. The high-profile nomination event reflected the party’s determination to retain this critical seat and maintain its influence in Kerala. Congress leaders have set their sights on not just winning Wayanad but also securing broader political victories in the state.

The Congress, for instance, has been regularly triumphing in the Wayanad seat since 2009 giving it the hue of a political epicenter. In the 2019 general election, Rahul Gandhi emerged the winner polling more than 65% of the votes laid down by the electorate.

He again copied this in the 2024 elections only that he got slightly a lesser percentage of 60% of the votes. This has given Wayanad a stronghold as the Congress symbol and it appears that the Congress banks on Priyanka Gandhi as a bidder to maintain that stronghold. As expected the Democrats think that she will surely win the vote given the fact that the party has been winning most of the polls recently.

Strong UDF Performance Boosts Congress’s Confidence

Also, the increasing performance of the Congress-led UDF alliance in Kerala over the years has boosted up the party’s morale. In the most recent elections of the Lok Sabha the occupancy state of the UDF was 18 for the state out of the total of Twenty. For its part, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) has been reduced to only one seat causing a major setback to its dominance. Of course, the leadership of the ruling Congress party regards it as a perfect opportunity to tighten its control over the state.

While the Wayanad seat has already been made a focus in Congress politics, the strategy is to not only maintain the stronghold of the constituency for the party but also to use the opportunity to campaign for the Kerala Assembly polls. The Pinarayi Vijayan-led outfit’s victory in Wayanad and other constituencies in Kerala means the party now has footage to confront the LDF government with greater vigor. The Congress has already announced Vidya Stokes as the candidate from Himmotb Valley and by announcing Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad the party’s vengeance is clear: wipe out its impact and make Wayanad a permanent safe line for the Congress and strengthen the party throughout the state.

A Critical Move Ahead of the 2024 Assembly Elections

It’s the perfect timing for Priyanka Gandhi to join the election battle as Congress plans for the 2024 Kerala Assembly elections. The party believes that her candidature will transform the existing voter base and get many more votes. Congress leaders are confident of their prospects because, first, the UDF had shown brilliant performance in the Lok Sabha polls and, second, the LDF is now a week in Kerala.

The nomination program in Wayanad was not only about the coming by-elections but it also shows the strategy of Congress. The party ensured the display of top leaders for the event to present how prepared the party is to maintain Wayanad. The candidature of Priyanka Gandhi adds to even more importance since Congress values the same controversial place.

Conclusion: Wayanad Remains a Key Congress Stronghold

Today, Wayanad has assumed much significance for Congress’ electoral politics in Kerala, and Priyanka Gandhi’s candidature is in the process of strengthening it. Congress is strategizing to retain the momentum in the upcoming assembly polls in Kerala. Priyanka has come into the election launching that new dominance which has given confidence to the Congress and its workers as well as allies.

Given Congress’s impressive performance in the state and the backing of the UDF alliance, Priyanka’s victory in Wayanad seems likely. Her campaign promises, personal connection with voters, and the party’s strategic planning make this election an important milestone for both Congress and the Gandhi family. As Congress prepares for the broader electoral challenges ahead, Wayanad will remain a focal point in its efforts to reclaim political power in Kerala.

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