Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to Take Oath as Lok Sabha MP Today
Priyanka Gandhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress General Secretary, is set to be sworn in as an MP in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. She secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat by a margin of 4,10,931 votes, defeating Satyan Mokeri of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
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Wayanad, a stronghold of the Congress, saw a three-way contest involving Priyanka Gandhi, BJP's Navya Haridas, and CPI's Satyan Mokeri. At the same time, Congress leader Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan is preparing to be sworn in as a Lok Sabha MP. Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan, representing the Congress, secured victory in the Nanded Lok Sabha bypoll with a margin of 5,86,788 votes. The bypoll was held due to the death of the incumbent Congress MP Vasantrao Balwantrao Chavan.
Will be sworn in as a Member of Parliament
Additionally, Suresh Gopi from the Petroleum and Natural Gas sector and Tokhan Sahu from Housing and Urban Affairs will submit documents in the Lok Sabha today. On Wednesday, Priyanka Gandhi shared her joy after receiving the election certificate, calling it a symbol of affection, trust, and shared values. 'My colleagues from Wayanad delivered my election certificate today. To me, it is more than just a document; it represents your love, confidence, and our shared principles. Wayanad, thank you for choosing me to begin this journey.'ney of creating a better future for you.'
Priyanka Gandhi enters the election arena for the first time
Following her win in Wayanad on November 23, Priyanka Gandhi expressed gratitude to the voters for their support. 'I deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in me. I will ensure that over time, you truly see this victory as your own and that the person you've chosen to represent you understands your aspirations and fights for you. I am excited to be your voice in Parliament!' she stated on X. The Wayanad seat was previously held by her brother Rahul Gandhi, who moved to Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh after being elected to the Lok Sabha from there in this year's general elections. Bypolls were conducted in 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 states, with significant contests in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad in Kerala, where Priyanka Gandhi made her electoral debut.(Input From ANI)