New Delhi: Priyanak Gandhi has decided to campaign for the congress party in an effort to impart fresh enthusiasm among the cadre. Earlier she had confined herself to Rae Bareli and Amethi, but now she will be seen challenging Narendra Modi across the length and breath of the country. This has given support to the speculation that Rahul Gandhi has failed to obstruct Narendra Modi march to Delhi. But, congress party maintains that Priyanka has taken the plunge only to support her brother and this in no way reflects badly on Rahul’s ability to favorably influence outcome of Lok Sabha election 2014. BJP says this will have no effect and this goes on to prove that congress believes in dynasty politics only.
Ever since she first entered the public eye Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been a tantalizing enigma for the Congress Party. Her resemblance to her grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is hard to ignore. Earlier there were reports that Priyanaka may contest the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Rae Bareli in place of her mother Sonia Gandhi, who has reportedly decided to slow down and retire from the hustle and strain of electoral politics. Priyanka Gandhi children are now older – her son Raihan is studying at the Doon School, his grandfather’s alma mater – she has been keen to be more involved in politics. With Soniya Gandhi easing off from a hectic political schedule because of her health concerns, Congressmen see her as an ideal replacement for the mother and an unbeatable combination with her brother Rahul Gandhi.
Bureau Report
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