The Wayanad seat was vacated after Rahul Gandhi, who contested from two parliamentary constituencies in the last Lok Sabha elections, decided to retain his seat in Raebareli. The by-election in Wayanad is set for November 13, where Priyanka Gandhi will face off against CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri and BJP’s Navya Haridas.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal, was present at the nomination filing, showcasing the party’s solidarity. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) demonstrated a massive show of strength through a nearly three-kilometer roadshow from Kalpetta’s main bus stand to the collectorate.

Riding in an open jeep with Rahul Gandhi, Muslim League leaders Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal and P.K. Kunhalikutty, PCC president K. Sudhakaran, Mons Joseph, and Anoop Jacob, Priyanka was greeted by throngs of enthusiastic supporters who lined both sides of the road.

In a strategic decision, the UDF refrained from displaying flags during the roadshow. The absence of the Muslim League’s green flag and the Congress flag was notable, as a way to avoid the controversy sparked by the BJP’s 2019 campaign, which depicted the Muslim League’s flag as resembling the Pakistani flag.

With Wayanad voters preparing to head to the polls, all eyes are now on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as she embarks on this crucial political journey.

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The by-election was called following Rahul Gandhi’s resignation from the Wayanad seat, as he chose to retain his Amethi constituency after winning from both regions in the 2024 general elections. Priyanka Gandhi’s candidacy has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among Congress supporters, who have dubbed her “Vayanadinte Priyankari” (Wayanad’s favourite). A massive roadshow is scheduled to take place before the nomination filing on Wednesday, with Congress heavyweights joining the procession.

Grand Roadshow to Show Party Strength

The roadshow, set to begin from Kalpeta New Bus Stand at 11 a.m., will see Congress Party President Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alongside Priyanka. The event is expected to draw a large crowd, demonstrating the party’s confidence and Priyanka’s appeal as a candidate.

At 12 noon, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will officially file her nomination papers before the Wayanad District Collector, solidifying her candidacy in a race that has garnered national attention.

Priyanka’s Entry into Electoral Politics

This by-election marks a significant milestone in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s political journey. While she has played an active role in campaigning and strategizing for the Congress party, this is her first direct foray into the election field since becoming AICC General Secretary in 2019. Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, presents a promising opportunity for Priyanka to make her mark in Parliament.

The by-election is seen as a litmus test for both Priyanka and the Congress party’s influence in Kerala. Wayanad has remained loyal to Congress in recent years, and Priyanka’s candidacy has been met with excitement, with party workers filling the constituency with posters and slogans.

BJP’s Candidate Navya Haridas Steps Into the Ring

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will face competition from Navya Haridas, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate for the Wayanad by-election. Haridas, a dynamic leader known for her work as a Kozhikode Corporation councillor and the state general secretary of BJP Mahila Morcha, is a mechanical engineer by profession. She completed her B.Tech in 2007 and is a rising star within the BJP. The face-off between Priyanka and Navya is expected to bring national attention to the Wayanad constituency.

Election Schedule and National Significance

The Election Commission of India has scheduled the Wayanad by-election to coincide with several other critical elections across the country. The first phase of polling in Kerala’s 47 assembly constituencies, including Wayanad, will take place on November 13, with the second phase on November 20. The results of the by-election will be announced on November 23.

This election holds national significance as it comes at a time when the Congress party is fighting to regain its footing in various states. Priyanka’s entry into the fray has injected energy into the party’s campaign, and the outcome of the Wayanad by-election could influence the Congress’s strategy heading into future elections.

As Priyanka Gandhi Vadra embarks on her first electoral contest in Wayanad, the stage is set for a political battle that could shape the Congress party’s fortunes and cement her place in Indian politics.

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