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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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Latest Updates on Priyanka Gandhi

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

Congress to hold two-day extended session in Belagavi; what's its history?

The first day's session will be held at Veera Soudha, the venue of the 1924 Congress meeting, while on the second day, the unveiling of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Karnataka state assembly

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Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 2:05 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over police action against job seekers in Patna

Job seekers claimed that several protesters were injured during the police action but a senior officer denied the charge

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Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 12:32 PM IST

Priynaka slams BJP for GST on exam forms, says 'turning dreams to income'

Parents sacrifice their lives and save every penny to educate their children and prepare them for the exams but the BJP government has turned their dreams into a source of income, said Priyanka Gandhi

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

From Adani row to Ambedkar clash, how Parliament's Winter Session unfolded

The Winter Session of Parliament ended on a tense note as members of the INDIA bloc staged a protest march calling for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks about BR Ambedkar

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 6:21 PM IST

Symbol of govt's desperation: Priyanka Gandhi slams FIR against Rahul

The BJP knows that its real feelings about Ambedkar are out in the open and therefore it is afraid of the Opposition which is raising this issue

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

Ambedkar row: Opposition MPs hold protest against Amit Shah at Vijay Chowk

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the BJP over the FIR filed against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying it shows their desperation level

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Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 11:33 AM IST

Govt to table motion for JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' in LS today

The motion in the Lok Sabha aims to form a Joint Parliamentary Committee for reviewing Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' today. The panel will comprise 21 MPs from the Lower House

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 10:35 AM IST

Cong workers deaths: Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP govts; say 'must get justice'

Rahul Gandhi expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and said they have the right to full justice

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 7:15 AM IST

ONOE Bill: Priyanka Gandhi among four Congress members to be on House panel

Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala are the Congress' other choices for the joint committee of Parliament

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 3:45 PM IST

Priyanka immature, shouldn't imitate her ancestors: Kailash Vijayvargiya

This comes after the Wayanad MP grabbed eyeballs for carrying cloth bags with having message of support for Palestine, and one calling for the protection of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 9:11 AM IST

After Palestine storm, Priyanka Gandhi's tote turns focus to Bangladesh

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's symbolic protest in Parliament took another turn as her latest tote bag focused on atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 3:41 PM IST

Cong MPs show solidarity with Bangladesh minorities via handbag messages

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour on Monday, Priyanka Gandhi had sought the government's support for those who are in pain because of the attacks in Bangladesh

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 3:36 PM IST

How Priyanka Gandhi's Palestine bag reignited Israel-Gaza debate in India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faces criticism and praise after carrying a Palestine bag, sparking renewed discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 12:50 PM IST

Centre must act on Bangladesh minority issues: Priyanka Gandhi in LS

As an expression of solidarity with the people of Palestine, Priyanka Gandhi on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 7:00 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi carries bag emblazoned with 'Palestine' to Parliament

The Congress general secretary has been raising her voice against Israel's actions in Gaza and expressing solidarity with Palestinians

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

PM Modi to address LS today; What Opposition leaders said in Parl so far

Rajnath Singh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mahua Moitra addressed Lok Sabha; here's what they said

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 12:38 PM IST