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Who is Priyanka Gandhi?

Priyanka Gandhi

About Priyanka Gandhi

Who is Priyanka Gandhi?

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is a general secretary for Uttar Pradesh in the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the central decision-making unit of the Indian National Congress, one of the two major political parties in India.
 
Gandhi Vadra is the scion of the politically powerful Nehru-Gandhi family that has dominated Indian politics for decades since before India attained independence from British rule. She is the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi. She is the sister of former Congress President Rahul Gandhi.


Political career of Priyanka Gandhi

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Priyanka Gandhi asks PM for unconditional aid for Wayanad landslide victims

Highlighting the immense loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, she expressed disappointment over the inadequacy of the recently announced Rs 529.50 crore relief package

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 7:53 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi urges Kerala CM to release funds for human-wildlife victims

She further said that on recent visits, she met with the families of the victims and, also discussed the matter with local authorities

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

Rae Bareli only constituency with two MPs, me and Priyanka: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi thanked party workers and the people of Rae Bareli for their support in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2025 | 6:33 AM IST

Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab

Stressing that the union government has provided the amount not as a grant but as a loan with conditions, the Finance Minister also said that there are restrictions to spending the amount

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

We ensured Centre sends relief funds: Priyanka Gandhi on Wayanad landslide

Highlighting other challenges faced by the people, she pointed out the lack of access to health and education services for Adivasi communities

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

'Long overdue': Priyanka Gandhi on Manipur CM Biren Singh's resignation

Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhawan here on Sunday nearly two years after the violence marred the state

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Centre doing everything to weaken Constitution, democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka said the last time she was here in Wayanad, the district administration said that it needed more funds to mitigate the human-animal conflicts and to ensure safety of the people

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

Cong MP Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala for 3 day visit to meet local leadership

According to her itinerary released by the party, she will hold meetings with booth level leaders in Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Kalpetta assembly constituencies during the day

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 1:23 PM IST

'Never seen such cry baby leaders': Priyanka Gandhi on PM Modi, Kejriwal

Delhi Assembly polls: Polling across all 70 Assembly constituencies is set for February 5, with vote counting slated for February 8

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 3:28 PM IST

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi criticises Budget for not 'addressing inflation'

Further talking about GST, she alleged that everyday items have been taxed, increasing costs for people, which in turn has made it difficult for people

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Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 7:15 AM IST

Govt doesn't want to discuss 'real issues' in Parliament: Priyanka Gandhi

The last session (of parliament) was also washed away, no discussion took place, riyanka Gandhi Vadra said

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Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

A new address, and then a reshaped house: Cong eyes organisational revamp

"Expect a major reshuffle in Maharashtra and Rajasthan after 27 January," said a top Congress leader

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 12:25 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi inaugurates Congress' new 5-storey headquarters in Delhi

Indira Gandhi Bhawan, constructed by L&T and designed by Hafeez Contractor, narrates the tale of the party's 139-year-old history with its walls adorning pictures from the freedom struggle

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

Thought Indira Gandhi was powerful but my research found her weak: Kangana

The first-time MP from Mandi, often in the headlines for her provocative comments, also said there is no director today who deserves her

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

BJP mulling replacing Bidhuri with woman leader for Kalkaji constituency

Names like Meenakshi Lekhi, Yogita Singh, and Manpreet Kaur Kalka are being considered as potential replacements

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Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Congress slams BJP for Ramesh Bidhuri's sexist remark on Priyanka Gandhi

Shrinate said that Bidhuri's statement against Congress Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, was not only shameful but also shows his 'disgusting' mentality towards women

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Prayer meet for late former PM Manmohan Singh to be held on Friday

Before the prayer meet, the family of the former PM would also hold a 'bhog' of the 'Akhand Path' kept in the memory of Singh at their 3, Motilal Nehru Marg residence

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Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 11:25 PM IST

Kerala CM slams BJP minister for 'Mini Pakistan'; remark, says 'deplorable'

The Congress also denounced Rane's comments, linking them to past Communist Party of India CPI(M) statements about the victories of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 5:52 PM IST

Govt declares Wayanad tragedy severe disaster, Priyanka Gandhi welcomes it

On December 5, Priyanka Gandhi, along with Kerala MPs, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to press for immediate relief measures for those affected by the landslide

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 9:54 AM IST

Glad Shah declared Wayanad tragedy as 'Disaster of Severe Nature': Priyanka

Centre had informed the state of Kerala that the Meppadi landslide disaster in Wayanad district has been considered by the Inter-Ministerial Central Team as a disaster of 'severe nature'

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 8:51 AM IST