Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to Take Oath as Lok Sabha MP Today
New Delhi [India], November 28 : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will officially take her oath as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha today. Gandhi emerged victorious in the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, securing a landslide victory with a margin of 4,10,931 votes over Sathyan Mokeri of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
The Wayanad constituency, a Congress bastion, witnessed a triangular contest between Priyanka Gandhi, BJP’s Navya Haridas, and CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri.
In addition, Congress leader Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan will also take the oath as an MP in the Lok Sabha. Chavan triumphed in the Nanded Lok Sabha by-election, winning with 5,86,788 votes. This by-election was necessitated by the passing of sitting Congress MP Vasantrao Balwantrao Chavan.
Meanwhile, Union Ministers Suresh Gopi (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) and Tokhan Sahu (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) will table official documents in the Lok Sabha today.
On Wednesday, Priyanka Gandhi expressed her gratitude and joy after receiving her election certificate. She described it as a profound representation of shared values and trust.
“My colleagues from Wayanad brought my certificate of election today. For me, it is not just a document; it is a symbol of your love, trust, and the values we are committed to. Thank you, Wayanad, for choosing me to take forward this journey to build a better future for yourselves,” she shared on X.
Priyanka Gandhi’s victory in Wayanad comes after her brother, Rahul Gandhi, vacated the seat to contest and win from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh during this year’s general elections.
Following her win on November 23, Priyanka expressed heartfelt thanks to the voters, promising to serve as their voice in Parliament. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I will make sure that over time, you truly feel this victory has been your victory and that the person you chose to represent you understands your hopes and dreams and fights for you as one of your own. I look forward to being your voice in Parliament!” she posted on X.
The by-elections for Wayanad and Nanded were part of a broader electoral exercise covering 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 states. Priyanka Gandhi’s resounding win marks her official entry into parliamentary politics, setting the stage for her role in shaping the future of Indian democracy.
