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.
Himachal Pradesh: 5 dead, many missing after cloudbursts
Himachal Pradesh has been hit hard by heavy rains and flash floods, with at least five people dead and many missing. The Kullu and Kangra districts are the worst affected.
5 assembly bypoll results today: Which party is leading where
The bypoll results for five constituencies across four states—Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal—are being declared on Monday.
Priyanka Gandhi summoned by court over petition challenging Wayanad win
The Kerala High Court has summoned Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a petition by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas.
Congress slams PM Modi over Manipur violence, calls him 'insensitive'
The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over their handling of the ongoing crisis in Manipur.
Robert Vadra blames BJP for ED summons, calls them baseless
Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, Robert Vadra, has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for his recent summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
ED summons Robert Vadra in money laundering case
Robert Vadra, businessman and Rahul Gandhi's brother-in-law, has been summoned for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. The inquiry is in connection with a money laundering case related to a land deal.
'Cry baby leaders...': Priyanka's attack on PM Modi, Kejriwal
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal at a public meeting in Seemapuri.
Delhi polls: Campaigning ends today; 699 candidates in fray
The high-stakes campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end on Monday. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are conducting their last rallies.
Complaint against Sonia Gandhi over 'poor thing' remark on President
A complaint has been filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a Bihar court for her remarks against President Droupadi Murmu.
Ramesh Bidhuri is BJP's CM face for Delhi polls: Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce Ramesh Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
'Ridiculous': Priyanka Gandhi responds to BJP leader's 'smooth cheeks' remark
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reacted to the controversial remarks of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri on her cheeks.
Kangana Ranaut invites Priyanka Gandhi to watch 'Emergency'
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has invited Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to watch her upcoming film Emergency.
'Changed her father': Bidhuri's remark on CM Atishi sparks row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred controversy with his comments about Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
BJP leader promises roads smooth like 'Priyanka's cheeks,' sparks row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has found himself in hot water over a sexist comment he made about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Wayanad landslides declared 'severe nature' disaster: What it means
The central government has officially declared the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad a "severe nature" disaster. The declaration comes five months after the devastating incident on July 30, 2024.
Why Congress leaders didn't attend Manmohan's ashes immersion
The Congress party has hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for criticizing its top leaders for not being present during the immersion of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ashes.
Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has passed away. He was 92.
Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar 'disgraceful': Manipur Congress leader
Manipur Congress leader Gaikhangam Gangmei has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar, calling them "disparaging and disgraceful."
Kerala CPI(M) backs leader's remarks against Rahul, Priyanka
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), in Kerala, has come out in support of its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan, who is at the center of a political controversy.
Opposition boycotts Speaker's customary tea party as winter session ends
The winter session of Parliament ended on Friday amid massive protests and controversy.
Centre expands parliamentary committee for 'One Nation, One Election' bills
The central government has expanded the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) reviewing the "One Nation, One Election" bills.
Opposition's motion to remove Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman rejected
The deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha has rejected the opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing a lack of 14-day notice and Dhankhar's incorrect spelling.
'Rahul Gandhi…pushed me': BJP MP sustains head injury during protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he sustained injuries to his head after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP who was standing near him.
Priyanka may join parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election'
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be a part of a joint parliamentary committee that will look into the "One Nation, One Election" Constitution Amendment Bill, reports said on Wednesday.
Adityanath on Priyanka's bag: 'UP sent 5,600 youth to Israel'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday slammed Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it to the Parliament.
Day after Palestine bag, Priyanka carries tote with 'Bangladesh' message
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is once again making headlines with her choice of tote bags.
'Nehru's granddaughter': Pakistani politician praises Priyanka over Palestine bag
Pakistani politician Fawad Chaudhry has praised Congress MP and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for taking a bag with "Palestine" written on it to Parliament on Monday.
Priyanka Gandhi carries 'Palestine' bag in Parliament; BJP reacts
In a bold statement in Parliament on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it.
'My political career made, unmade by Gandhis': Mani Shankar Aiyar
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has spoken about his relationship with the Gandhi family, giving them credit both for his political career's rise and fall.
'Like double maths period...boring': Priyanka on PM Modi's Parliament speech
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, calling it "boring" and likening it to a "double period of mathematics."
PM Modi replies to Constitution debate in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha on Saturday during a debate marking the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution.
Nana Patole seeks to step down as Maharashtra Congress chief
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has reportedly sought to be relieved of his post.
'Poised...thought on her feet': Congress leaders laud Priyanka's debut speech
Congress MP from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, delivered her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
In maiden Lok Sabha speech, Priyanka Gandhi attacks BJP, RSS
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) from Wayanad, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, gave her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
'Parliament must function': Rahul meets Om Birla over 'derogatory' remarks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, asking for the removal of "derogatory" remarks of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey from parliamentary records.
'Ridiculous, BJP scared': Priyanka on Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) allegations of a link between her mother, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
Video: Rahul questions cop 'basis' for stopping him enroute Sambhal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was stopped by the Uttar Pradesh Police from visiting Sambhal, a district that recently witnessed violent clashes, on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka stopped on way to violence-hit Sambhal
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday while they were heading to Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was sworn in as a Lok Sabha member from Kerala's Wayanad on Thursday.
Priyanka Gandhi slams UP government for Sambhal violence
Congress leader and newly-elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for the way it dealt with the recent violence in Sambhal district.
Priyanka Gandhi wins Wayanad bypoll, thanks Rahul in heartfelt note
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has won the Wayanad bypoll, her first electoral victory.
'It was set match': BJP's Anil Antony on Wayanad bypolls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Antony has slammed the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, calling it a "set match" planned by the Gandhi family.