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Ahead of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's electoral debut in the Waynad Lok Sabha constituency, the Mahila Congress held a special meeting at the District Congress Committee office, chaired by State Mahila Congress President Adv. Jebi Mather.
The meeting was inaugurated by AICC General Secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepa Das Munshi, who expressed her firm belief that Priyanka Gandhi will secure an unprecedented victory. She emphasized that the long-held aspiration of the people to see Priyanka Gandhi in Parliament is about to be realized. Adv. Jebi Mather shared the enthusiasm of Mahila Congress workers, who are actively participating in the campaign. She highlighted the significance of Priyanka Gandhi, contesting from Wayanad, and noted that the election results would serve as a verdict against the central and state governments. The meeting was also attended by Central Election Committee Convener Adv. T. Siddique MLA, Treasurer N.D. Appachan, Wayanad constituency in-charge Rajmohan Unnithan MP, Chandy Oommen MLA, Jini Thomas, P.K. Jayalakshmi, Sylvie Thomas, Mercy Sabu, and Baby K.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will file her nomination for Kerala's Wayanad parliamentary by-election tomorrow, October 23, in the presence of CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, exuding confidence over the candidature of Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that she will emerge as a passionate champion of Wayanad's needs and a powerful voice in Parliament. "The people of Wayanad hold a special place in my heart, and I can't imagine a better representative for them than my sister, Priyanka Gandhi. I'm confident she will be a passionate champion of Wayanad's needs and a powerful voice in Parliament. Join us tomorrow, 23rd October, as she files her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. Together, let's ensure Wayanad continues to be represented with love," Rahul Gandhi wrote on X. "The people of India have saved the Constitution and democracy. The deprived and poor population of the country stood with India to protect their rights. Congratulations to all the alliance partners and the lion workers of Congress," Rahul Gandhi said in a separate post on X. Earlier on Monday, Priyanka Gandhi met Kharge in Delhi to discuss campaign strategies as she prepares to file nomination for the by-elections in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. Vadra, along with Rahul Gandhi, will lead a roadshow from Waynad's Kalpetta New Bus Stand in the morning before filing the nomination on Wednesday. After the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the bypoll, Congress declared Gandhi's candidature for the Waynad seat as part of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala. Senior Congress leaders will also remain present during Gandhi's nomination filing before the district collector in the afternoon. After being active in politics for five years, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will make her electoral debut in the Waynad Lok Sabha constituency, where the by-poll is scheduled to be held on November 13. Along with this, the election commission announced by-elections in 47 assembly seats across 15 states. (ANI)
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