In a significant development in Indian politics, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as a Member of Parliament, marking her electoral debut. She secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with an impressive margin of votes.
Draped in Kerala's traditional 'Kasavu' saree, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Parliament accompanied by her mother, Sonia Gandhi. Her brother, Rahul Gandhi, and husband, Robert Vadra, were also present to witness her oath-taking ceremony. Priyanka secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a remarkable margin in the recent bypolls, held alongside the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections of 2024.
Priyanka Gandhi's victory has propelled her into Parliament, joining her mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi. This is the first time in decades that all three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family are officially members of Parliament.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Priyanka's family members, including her mother Sonia Gandhi, brother Rahul Gandhi, and husband Robert Vadra. Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament is seen as a significant boost to the Congress party.
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With Priyanka Gandhi's induction into the Lok Sabha, the Gandhi family's representation in Parliament has reached a historic peak. Her mother Sonia Gandhi remains a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan, while her brother Rahul continues as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
This development is also seen as a testament to the strong presence of political families in Indian politics. Other prominent political families, such as the Yadavs and the Pawars, also have multiple members in Parliament and state Assemblies.
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