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NEW DELHI: On Monday, Priyanka Gandhi raised the pressing issue of human-wildlife conflict in Wayanad during Parliament’s question hour, seeking adequate compensation for victims of such attacks. The Wayanad MP highlighted that approximately 90 individuals have fallen victim to human-wildlife conflicts within her constituency over the past year.   During her supplementary question in Parliament, […]

Priyanka Gandhi secured a margin of over 4 lakh votes, breaking Rahul Gandhi's record of 3.65 lakh votes in the 2024 elections, despite a decline in voter turnout.

Campaigning for the impending Wayanad by-election, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra blasted the BJP on Monday for "politicizing" the devastating landslides that struck Wayanad in July.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi expressed her admiration for the resilience shown by the residents in the face of recent tragedies and extended her support in their continued fight for justice and development.

According to government reports, over 100 individuals are feared to be trapped under the rubble as multiple rescue agencies and the Army scramble to rescue as many survivors as possible.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi thanked the people of Wayanad for their love and support in his letter. He wrote, “When I faced abuse day by day, your unconditional love supported me. You were my refuge, my home, and my family. I never felt for even a moment that you have doubted me.”

Rahul Gandhi, expressing his deep connection with both Rae Bareli and Wayanad, stated, "I have an emotional connection with both constituencies. I was an MP from Wayanad for the last five years and I thank the people for their love and support. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will fight from Wayanad, but I will also periodically visit. Rae Bareli has been close to my heart, and I am happy to represent them again, although it was a tough decision."

He has already surpassed his mother Sonia Gandhi's 2019 victory margin and currently leads by 380,929 votes. Data from the Election Commission at 3:47 pm also indicates that Gandhi is set to retain his Wayanad seat in Kerala, where he is leading with 354,728 votes against Annie Raja of CPI.

Kalpetta – Union Minister Smriti Irani has set her sights on challenging Rahul Gandhi’s dominance in Kerala’s Wayanad. Irani, rallying in support of BJP candidate K Surendran, accused Gandhi of betrayal and opportunism, warning Wayanad against falling prey to the Congress scion’s alleged deceit. In a fiery speech delivered during a roadshow in Wayanad, Smriti […]

The roadshow, with nearly ten thousand Congress supporters and local leaders from Kozhikode and Malappuram, culminated at the collectorate, amidst a fervent wave of supporters chanting slogans.