"Certificate of election not just a document but a symbol of love for me," says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

"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," Priyanka posted on X.

"Leaders from Wayanad presented the election certificate of the Wayanad parliamentary by-election to Congress General Secretary Smt. @priyankagandhi ji in the presence of Leader of Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi. Priyanka ji expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of Wayanad for their overwhelming support and trust. She also thanked the leaders for their tireless efforts during the election. During the meeting, Priyanka ji engaged in discussions with the leaders to outline the future course of action, prioritising local concerns and collective development initiatives for Wayanad," the Congress party posted on X via its official account.

Earlier on Tuesday, senior DMK leader T R Baalu met Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and conveyed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's congratulatory message on her resounding victory in the Wayanad parliamentary by-election.

In Wayanad, Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra won by a margin of 410,931 votes against Sathyan Mokeri of CPI.

Priyanka thanked the leaders, workers, volunteers, and her colleagues for working hard in her election campaign. She also expressed gratitude to her mother and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, husband Robert Vadra, children Raihan and Miraya, and her brother and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for showing her the way and supporting her.

The by-elections were held in 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats across 15 states, with notable contests in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala, where Priyanka Gandhi made her electoral debut. (ANI)