Opinion | ‘One Gandhi In The North & One In The South’: What Congress Had In Mind As Rahul Gave Up Wayanad For Priyanka

Priyanka’s entrance in the electoral fray could also help the party attract the woman voter towards its side in the medium to long run.

Source : PTI

Rahul Gandhi, who won from two seats, Raebareli and Wayanad, decided to retain the family’s traditional seat in Uttar Pradesh and give up the constituency in southern state Kerala. However, Rahul also gave a clear message that he is not abandoning the people of Wayanad who stood by him in 2019, when he was looking for a safe seat as he faced a tough contest in Amethi.  Rahul handed over the reins to sister Priyanka Gandhi to contest as the Congress nominee from Wayanad. He even went