Opinion | Priyanka Gandhi’s Strategic Debut With Wayanad Polls: A Timely Move Poised to Bolster Congress Inside & Out

Despite being part of India’s most prominent political family, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has carved out her own niche. ( Image Source :PTI )

The Congress party’s decision to field Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Wayanad – held by her brother Rahul Gandhi – in a by-election is a strategic manoeuvre that reflects both its current positioning and future aspirations. Wayanad, also won by Rahul in 2019, offers a secure electoral debut for Priyanka while reinforcing the Congress’s influence in the South. This move is timely. As the Congress experienced a resurgence in the Lok Sabha elections, it marked a significant