Priyanka cites husband's root at maiden rally in Punjab; Vadra endorses statement

"I am happy to be here. My husband (Robert Vadra) is a Punjabi. He has always faced each challenge with a smile," said Priyanka in her speech in Punjab.

Image posted on Facebook by Robert Vadra

New Delhi: Congress general secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi’s husband and a prominent businessman Robert Vadra on Wednesday hailed his wife for showering praises on the Punjabi community while mentioning his roots. Robert Vadra who is more active on social media platform Facebook, shared the footage of Priyanka’s speech and wrote: “Well said, Priyanka. May God keep people of Punjab and all Indians in 'chardi kala' (relentless optimism),". He wrote the message Hindi, English and Punjabi In the video-clip shared by Vadra, Priyanka can be heard talking of her husband's Punjabi roots, saying: "I am happy to be here. My husband (Robert Vadra) is a Punjabi. He has always faced each challenge with a smile.” "I salute the land of Punjab and the Punjabi community. The Punjabi community always faces challenges with a strong will and always remains happy and in a state of 'chardi kala' (optimism)," In her maiden visit to Punjab this election season, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday had attempted to strike a chord with the people by starting her speech in Punjabi. The voting for all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will take place on May 19, the last phase of the seven-phased general election. The counting of votes will take place on May 23 In her speech also pointed out that she had come to know about Modi holding a rally in Bathinda a day ago. "I have also learnt that the clouds of Bathinda gave answers to his spate of lies," she said, referring to the strong winds that had uprooted some tents in the prime minister's rally. "Whether it is strong winds or storm or cloudy weather, but the truth about him has now come on the people's radar," the Congress leader said. Priyanka also accused Modi of spreading propaganda and lies.