Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: News
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is an Indian politician who serves as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee in Uttar Pradesh, as of 2021. She belongs to the illustrious and politically powerful Nehru family. Vadra also serves as a Trustee of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. She was born on January 12, 1972, in Delhi to Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. She is the sister of Rahul Gandhi. During the initial days of her career, Vadra visited her mother’s constituencies of Amethi and Raebareli where she directly handled the general public. She played a crucial role during the campaigning for the Indian National Congress which was led by her mother and brother during the 2004 and 2007 Indian General Elections. In 2019, Vadra officially started her political journey by becoming the General Secretary of Congress in charge of Uttar Pradesh. She is married to Robert Vadra and the couple has a daughter and a son.
02 Jun 2023
Congress PartyWrestlers' protest: Priyanka Gandhi questions PM Modi over government's inaction
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned PM Narendra Modi on Friday on the Centre's inaction against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexually harassing female wrestlers.
26 May 2023
Rahul GandhiDelhi HC rejects Gandhis, AAP's plea against I-T assessment transfer
The Delhi High Court on Friday upheld the Income Tax Department's decision to transfer the tax assessment of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Central Circle from a faceless assessment.
21 May 2023
Rajiv GandhiRajiv Gandhi death anniversary: Rahul Gandhi's emotional tribute to ex-PM
On former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's 32nd death anniversary on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father by sharing an emotional video that captured the iconic leader's political journey.
13 May 2023
Congress Party'Bajrang Bali Ki Jai': Congress after taking lead in Karnataka
While the vote counting for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections is still underway, celebrations have begun at the Congress offices across the country.
30 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers v/s WFI chief: Delhi Police offers protection to complainants
The Delhi Police has provided security to seven women wrestlers—who accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment—following the Supreme Court's directions, India Today reported.
29 Apr 2023
Narendra ModiGovernment 'protecting' WFI chief: Priyanka after meeting protesting wrestlers
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the protesting wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and Bajrang Punia, at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and accused the central government of protecting Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, reported PTI.
27 Apr 2023
Narendra Modi'Tragedy, not a joke': Congress slams PM Modi's suicide joke
The Congress on Thursday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for joking about suicide at the Republic TV conclave on Wednesday.
11 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiWayanad: Rahul Gandhi's post-disqualification 'show of strength' with rally, roadshow
Rahul Gandhi will reportedly visit Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday with his sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
03 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiRaGa defamation: Surat court to hear plea on May 3
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday filed an appeal at the sessions court in Gujarat's Surat against his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case.
03 Apr 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi to challenge defamation conviction in Surat court today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will reportedly appear before Surat's sessions court on Monday to challenge his conviction in a 2019 defamation case.
27 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiCongress protest over Rahul's Lok Sabha disqualification enters Day 2
The Lok Sabha will meet for the first time on Monday since the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the protest by the party over the issue entered the second day.
26 Mar 2023
Congress PartyCongress's nationwide 'satyagraha': Priyanka invokes Lord Ram to counter BJP
After the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked the central government in Delhi as part of the party's nationwide satyagraha.
26 Mar 2023
Congress PartyCongress to observe 'satyagraha' across India over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification
To protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha member, the party is reportedly holding a day-long satyagraha (holding onto truth) across all states and district headquarters on Sunday.
08 Mar 2023
Uttar Pradesh PolicePriyanka Gandhi's PA booked for 'misbehaving' with 'Bigg Boss' contestant
Uttar Pradesh Police booked Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's personal assistant (PA) for allegedly misbehaving and threatening Bigg Boss 16 contestant Archana Gautam.
11 Feb 2023
Narendra ModiModi's 'Nehru surname' jibe: Priyanka Gandhi's son dragged into row
While the controversy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark on the Gandhi family's surname continues, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has dragged Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Rehan, into it.
29 Jan 2023
Congress PartySrinagar: Congress 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' ends, Rahul Gandhi unfurls tricolor
The Congress's ambitious Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), led by former party chief Rahul Gandhi, came to an end on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar after nearly five months.
28 Jan 2023
Jammu And KashmirBharat Jodo Yatra: Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul Gandhi in J&K
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was joined by his sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday at the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY) in Jammu and Kashmir's Lethpora as the foot march entered its penultimate day.
04 Jan 2023
Sonia GandhiDelhi: Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital over viral respiratory infection
Ex-Congress President Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported.
24 Dec 2022
Congress PartyCongress's Bharat Jodo Yatra enters Delhi amid COVID-19 protocol row
Under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra entered Delhi on Saturday.
11 Dec 2022
Himachal Pradesh ElectionsSukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as 15th Himachal Pradesh CM
Former chief of Congress in Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was sworn in as the 15th chief minister of the Himalayan state in Shimla on Sunday.
24 Nov 2022
Rahul GandhiBharat Jodo Yatra: Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul Gandhi, Congress jubilant
The Congress turned euphoric on Thursday after Rahul Gandhi was joined by his sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY) for the first time.
29 Aug 2022
Sonia Gandhi#NewsBytesExplainer: Will Congress choose a non-Gandhi as its next president?
A day after Congress announced the schedule for its presidential elections, speculations began to circulate that the grand old party may nominate a non-Gandhi party loyalist as its next chief.
24 Aug 2022
Sonia GandhiGandhis fly abroad as Congress searches for next party president
Indian National Congress (INC) president Sonia Gandhi will be flying abroad for a medical checkup on Wednesday with her children Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for an undisclosed period.
13 Aug 2022
Sonia GandhiCongress chief Sonia Gandhi tests COVID-19 positive again
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has isolated herself after testing positive for COVID-19 again.
03 Jun 2022
Sonia GandhiAfter Sonia Gandhi, now Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tests COVID-19 positive
Indian National Congress (INC) General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has tested COVID-19 positive with mild symptoms.
27 Apr 2022
Sonia GandhiHere's why Prashant Kishor is not joining Congress
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday declined to join the Congress and said he will not take responsibility for the 2024 general elections.
23 Apr 2022
Sonia GandhiPK's Congress entry almost confirmed; final decision by Sonia Gandhi
Congress President Sonia Gandhi will soon reportedly take the final call on poll strategist Prashant Kishor's entry into the grand old party.
16 Apr 2022
Sonia GandhiCongress asks Prashant Kishor to join party: Details here
The Congress on Saturday asked poll strategist Prashant Kishor to join the party rather than work as a consultant.
17 Feb 2022
Narendra Modi'Maalik was clapping': Modi on Channi's 'UP, Bihar bhaiyas' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his remark that he won't let "UP, Bihar Ke Bhaiyas" enter the state.
16 Feb 2022
Arvind KejriwalChanni's 'UP, Bihar bhaiyas' remark strikes controversy; Opposition slams Priyanka
Congress has landed into another controversy after Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said he won't let "UP, Bihar Ke Bhaiya" enter the state.
09 Feb 2022
Uttar PradeshCongress promises to create jobs, waive loans in UP manifesto
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra released the party's election manifesto for Uttar Pradesh polls on Wednesday.
08 Feb 2022
Narendra ModiPriyanka Gandhi slams PM for blaming Congress for COVID-19 spread
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for blaming her party for spreading COVID-19 during the first wave by helping migrants to reach their home states.
20 Jan 2022
Uttar PradeshPoster girl of Congress' 'ladki hoon...' campaign joins BJP
Priyanka Maurya—the face of Congress party's "ladki hoon, lad sakti hoon" (I'm a girl and I can fight) poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh—has joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of state elections.
13 Jan 2022
Uttar PradeshUP elections: Unnao rape victim's mother among Congress poll candidates
The Indian National Congress on Thursday named the 2017 Unnao rape victim's mother, Asha Singh, as its poll candidate for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.
10 Jan 2022
Narendra ModiWas worried about Modi, contacted Punjab CM: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has revealed that she had contacted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi because she was "worried" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach.
04 Jan 2022
Uttar PradeshStampede-like situation at Congress' Bareilly marathon; party says 'human nature'
A stampede-like situation occurred at a "women's marathon" organized by Congress in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday as a few women tripped and fell while running.
12 Dec 2021
JaipurRahul Gandhi slams BJP; says 'India of Hindus, not Hindutvavadis'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharpened his attack at the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Jaipur rally Sunday.
25 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiPM lays foundation stone of Asia's biggest airport in Jewar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone of Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar.
23 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshPratigya Yatra: Priyanka Gandhi unveils Congress' 7 UP election promises
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday flagged off the party's 'Pratigya Yatras' from Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki.
20 Oct 2021
AgraPriyanka Gandhi allowed to visit Agra after being detained
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been allowed to visit Agra to meet the family of a man who died in police custody.
19 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshUP elections: Does 40% ticket reservation for women benefit Congress?
The Indian National Congress will reserve 40% of tickets for Assembly seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections for women, party General-Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announced on Tuesday.
13 Oct 2021
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi-led Congress team meets President over Lakhimpur violence
A delegation of Congress leaders led by Rahul Gandhi today met President Ram Nath Kovind over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that claimed the lives of eight people, including four protesting farmers.
12 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshPriyanka Gandhi stopped on way to Lakhimpur for prayer meet
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was reportedly stopped while on her way to attend the "antim ardas" (final prayer) of the farmers who were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri earlier this month.
11 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshLakhimpur violence: Union Minister's son sent to 3-day police custody
Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra has been sent to police custody for three days over the killing of farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri earlier this month.
10 Oct 2021
Narendra ModiUP government shielding Minister's son: Priyanka Gandhi on Lakhimpur Kheri
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Sunday that the victims of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident have no hope for justice as the UP government is shielding the accused, the son of a Union Minister.
06 Oct 2021
Rahul GandhiCongress delegation with Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi reaches UP's Lakhimpur Kheri
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday reached the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, to meet the families of those killed on Sunday.
06 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshSidhu to lead Punjab Congress march to Lakhimpur Kheri
The Punjab Congress will take out a protest march to Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri against the BJP-led government for the "brutal murders" of farmers.
05 Oct 2021
Uttar PradeshUP: Video shows farmers being run over by SUV
A video has surfaced on social media showing a black SUV apparently running over protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
04 Oct 2021
Farmers ProtestMinister's son free, I'm arrested: Priyanka Gandhi on UP violence
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was arrested early Monday as she headed to meet the kin of the farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri yesterday.
04 Oct 2021
Yogi AdityanathLakhimpur Kheri violence: Death toll reaches 9; murder case registered
The death toll in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence has reached nine after the body of a local journalist, who had been missing after Sunday's violence, was found Monday morning.