Priyanka Gandhi Vadra secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 4,10,931 votes, defeating Sathyan Mokeri of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take oath as a Member of Parliament within the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 4,10,931 votes, defeating Sathyan Mokeri of the Communist Party of India (CPI). Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, witnessed a triangular contest between Priyanka Gandhi, BJP’s Navya Haridas, and CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan may even take oath as Member of Parliament within the Lok Sabha. Congress’ Ravindra Vasantrao Chavan received the Nanded Lok Sabha seat in a by-election with 5,86,788 votes. The seat fell vacant following the loss of life of the sitting Congress MP, Vasantrao Balwantrao Chavan, necessitating the bypoll.
Moreover, Suresh Gopi Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tokhan Sahu, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will lay the papers on the desk in Lok Sabha today. On Wednesday, Priyanka Gandhi expressed her happiness after receiving her certificates of election, describing it as an emblem of affection, belief, and dedication to shared values.
“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,” she stated on X.
On November 23, after her victory in Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi expressed her gratitude to the voters for his or her assist. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I will make sure that over time, you truly feel this victory has been your victory and that the person you chose to represent you understands your hopes and dreams and fights for you as one of your own. I look forward to being your voice in Parliament!” she stated on X.
The Wayanad seat was vacated by her brother Rahul Gandhi, who beforehand represented Wayanad however shifted to Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh after being elected to the Lok Sabha from there throughout this yr’s normal elections.
The by-elections have been held in 48 meeting seats and two Lok Sabha seats throughout 15 states, with notable contests in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad, Kerala, the place Priyanka Gandhi made her electoral debut.
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