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.
25 Oct 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeAs 'door locked,' Kharge waited outside during Priyanka's nomination: Congress
The Congress has responded to allegations by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was made to wait outside during Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's nomination filing for the Wayanad by-polls.
24 Oct 2024
Rahul GandhiWhat is net worth of Wayanad bypoll candidate Priyanka Gandhi
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls on Wednesday.
24 Oct 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul's reply on whether Priyanka would be better Wayanad MP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has posted a candid video in which he is seen discussing with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra about the latter's nomination for the Wayanad by-poll.
23 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Who is Navya Haridas, the 'accidental' politician challenging Priyanka Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming bypolls.
23 Oct 2024
Rahul GandhiPriyanka Gandhi files nomination for Wayanad bypolls
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.
17 Oct 2024
BahraichAccused in Bahraich Durga Puja violence arrested near Nepal border
The prime suspect behind the Durga Puja violence that broke out in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested near the Nepal border.
14 Oct 2024
Aamir KhanChirag Paswan's security upgraded to Z-category
The Union government has upgraded the security cover of Cabinet Minister Chirag Paswan to Z-category, official sources said.
09 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Immature...': BJP slams Rahul for questioning ECI after Haryana loss
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the Election Commission of India after his party's defeat in the Haryana assembly elections.
21 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)VK Singh, Rahul Gandhi react to Odisha police station horror
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with former Army chief general (retired) VK Singh, have expressed their outrage over the alleged torture of an Indian Army officer and sexual assault of his fiancee inside a police station in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
12 Sep 2024
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Sitaram Yechury's family donates his body to AIIMS for research
The family of veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury, who passed away on Thursday, has donated his body to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
08 Aug 2024
Indian Olympic AssociationVinesh's Olympic disqualification triggers uproar in Parliament, opposition walks out
The members of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance walked out of Rajya Sabha on Thursday after being denied a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
07 Aug 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi urges Centre to declare Wayanad landslides 'national disaster'
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has urged the central government to declare the recent landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, a national disaster.
03 Aug 2024
Indian Territorial Army'Wayanad landslides happened because of cow slaughter': BJP leader
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gyandev Ahuja has stirred controversy by associating the recent landslides in Wayanad with cow slaughter practices in Kerala.
02 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyWayanad landslides: Toll crosses 300-mark; drones to look for survivors
The death toll in the Wayanad landslides crossed 300 even as rescue teams continued to work under harsh conditions to locate survivors trapped in collapsed buildings after Tuesday's calamity.
25 Jul 2024
Droupadi Murmu'Concept of Shahenshah...': Priyanka Gandhi's jibe over Rashtrapati Bhavan move
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday took a swipe at the Narendra Modi government over the the renaming of two halls in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
12 Jul 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Don't use derogatory language against Irani...': Rahul's appeal on X
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged his supporters and critics against using derogatory language against former Amethi MP Smriti Irani.
28 Jun 2024
Airports Authority of India'Built in 2009...': Centre's reply to opposition after airport accident
A portion of the roof at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed during heavy rain on Friday, resulting in one fatality and six injuries.
27 Jun 2024
Amit ShahPriyanka challenges Lok Sabha speaker's objection to 'Jai Samvidhaan' chant
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has questioned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on whether chanting "Jai Samvidhaan" (long live Constitution) in Parliament is no longer acceptable after Birla objected to opposition leaders chanting the slogan.
21 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'BJP's corruption weakening country...': Priyanka Gandhi amid NEET row
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized the Narendra Modi-led government over alleged examination paper leaks, claiming that the "Bharatiya Janata Party's corruption is weakening the country."
20 Jun 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeOpposition hits out at Modi government over UGC-NET cancellation
The Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the June 2024 University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, citing concerns over the integrity of the examination.
18 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiRahul says NDA government is 'fragile, will struggle to survive…'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will "struggle" to survive its third term.
17 Jun 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul picks Raebareli, Priyanka to make poll debut from Wayanad
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to retain his Raebareli Lok Sabha seat and vacate the Wayanad seat for his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
11 Jun 2024
Rahul GandhiGandhis to address 'thanksgiving' public meet for Amethi, Raebareli
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to address an "Aabhaar Sabha," a thanksgiving meeting for party workers from Raebareli and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
04 Jun 2024
Congress Party'Never had doubts…': Priyanka Gandhi as Congress leads in Amethi
Senior Congress Party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Kishori Lal Sharma after latest trends showed the party loyalist leading in the Amethi seat in Uttar Pradesh.
16 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalMaliwal assault row: 'I always stand with women', says Priyanka
Reacting to the reports of alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that she will always stand with women if any atrocity is committed.
09 May 2024
Rahul GandhiUnion Minister Smriti Irani invites Rahul, Priyanka to public debate
Union Minister Smriti Irani has challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to a public debate after Priyanka claimed that the prime minister does not address pressing issues concerning the country.
06 May 2024
Congress PartyRadhika Khera's big charge against Congress, day after quitting
A day after her resignation from the Congress, Radhika Khera claimed on Monday that despite her repeated alerts to the party's top leadership about mistreatment within the Chhattisgarh unit, she received no assistance.
06 May 2024
Congress PartyCongress's Amethi office attacked, cars vandalized
The Congress's office in Gauriganj area of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh was vandalized by unidentified people on Sunday around midnight, reports said.
03 May 2024
Narendra ModiModi's 'daro mat, bhago mat' jibe at Rahul's Raebareli move
After the Congress named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the Raebareli seat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a jibe at the opposition party's decision.
03 May 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul arrives in Raebareli with family to file nomination papers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday traveled to Raebareli on a special chartered flight to submit his nomination from the parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls on May 20.
02 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP repeats 2019 pick Dinesh Pratap Singh from Raebareli
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced the name of Uttar Pradesh Minister Dinesh Pratap Singh as their candidate for the Raebareli parliamentary constituency.
02 May 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge24 hours to deadline, Congress to announce Amethi, Raebareli candidates
The Congress will release the names of its candidates for Amethi and Raebareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday—a day before the nomination deadline.
01 May 2024
Rahul GandhiAmethi, Raebareli decision within 24-30 hours: Congress
The Congress will announce its candidates for the Amethi and Raebareli constituencies "in the next 24 to 30 hours," party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday.
27 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiBrought my father home in pieces: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Valsad, Gujarat, saying she has seen several prime ministers but not one who lies to the people.
24 Apr 2024
Robert VadraPosters featuring Robert Vadra surface in Amethi amid candidate suspense
Posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have surfaced in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, amid the suspense over Congress's candidate for the seat.
17 Apr 2024
Congress Party'Will do what party decides...': Rahul Gandhi on Amethi seat
Senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he will adhere to the party's decision regarding Amethi's candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections.
17 Apr 2024
Congress PartyCongress leader Priyanka attacks PM Modi, BJP over inflation, unemployment
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's "400 paar" slogan.
09 Apr 2024
Robert VadraRobert Vadra drops another hint at contesting from Amethi
Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, once again hinted at his potential entry into politics.
05 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiCongress releases manifesto for 2024 polls, focus on 'Paanch Nyay'
The Congress released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday.
04 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's poll affidavit: Assets worth ₹20crore, 18 criminal cases
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Wayanad, Kerala, on Wednesday.
03 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsElections 2024: Kerala YouTuber arrested for spreading misinformation on EVMs
The owner of the YouTube channel Venice TV Entertainment was recently arrested for spreading misinformation about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
03 Apr 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Wayanad, files nomination
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad, Kerala.
31 Mar 2024
Akhilesh YadavINDIA bloc's 5 demands to poll body at mega rally
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on Sunday released its five demands ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
29 Mar 2024
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)2024 polls: INDIA bloc finalizes seat-sharing for Bihar's 40 seats
The partners of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance have reached a consensus on the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar.
20 Mar 2024
Rahul GandhiAhead of polls, Bihar's Pappu Yadav merges JAP with Congress
Prominent Bihar politician Pappu Yadav on Wednesday merged his Jan Adhikar Party with the Congress in New Delhi.
06 Mar 2024
Sonia GandhiPriyanka to debut from Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi to reclaim Amethi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to enter the electoral fray from Raebareli, NDTV reported, citing party sources.
28 Feb 2024
Congress PartyHimachal crisis: CM Sukhu refuses to accept Vikramaditya Singh's resignation
Amid the current political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that he will not accept the resignation of state minister Vikramaditya Singh.
23 Feb 2024
Mamata BanerjeeCongress-TMC seat sharing talks back on after Mamata Banerjee snub
Seat-sharing talks between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Congress party are back on the table again.
22 Feb 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP, Congress finalize seat-sharing formula for Lok Sabha polls: Reports
The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have reportedly reached an agreement on seat-sharing for the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi.
21 Feb 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'All is well...': Akhilesh hints at seat-sharing agreement with Congress
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday indicated that seat-sharing discussions with the Congress for Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats were close to being finalized.
14 Feb 2024
Sonia GandhiSonia Gandhi files nomination for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan on Wednesday.
12 Feb 2024
Rahul GandhiCongress to end Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier than planned
The Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will likely conclude earlier than planned, with its Uttar Pradesh leg being curtailed by at least a week, The Indian Express reported.
17 Jan 2024
P ChidambaramEye on 2024 polls, Congress invites ideas for 'people's manifesto'
The Congress has invited people from across the country to offer suggestions on what to include in its manifesto.
08 Jan 2024
Bilkis BanoGot justice today: Bilkis Bano's family on Supreme Court verdict
A family member of 2002 Gujarat riots gangrape survivor Bilkis Bano has hailed the Supreme Court verdict quashing the Gujarat government's 2022 order that granted remission to her 11 rapists.
28 Dec 2023
Robert VadraPriyanka Gandhi named by ED in money laundering case: Report
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reportedly been named in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) chargesheet for the first time over an alleged purchase and sale of five acres of land in Haryana.
24 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Eyeing 2024 polls, BJP enters 'mission mode'; Congress gets makeover
Riding on recent assembly election wins, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made some key decisions at its recent national office-bearers' meeting.
25 Nov 2023
Rahul GandhiTelangana: 'Congress killed our children' posters appear before RaGa's visit
As Telangana gears up for Assembly polls, posters targeting the Congress party have surfaced in Nizamabad and Bodhan areas, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state.
25 Oct 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)What promises has Congress made to Rajasthan if re-elected
The Congress on Wednesday announced election sops for Rajasthan, featuring a variety of benefits for voters, especially women.
14 Oct 2023
Kamal NathMP: CM Chouhan spars with Priyanka, Nath on welfare schemes
As the election season gains momentum in Madhya Pradesh, a verbal spat erupted between Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Kamal Nath and the state's Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, over the execution of public welfare schemes.
26 Aug 2023
Muzaffarnagar'Hit me for hour': UP boy slapped on teacher's orders
A Muslim boy who was reportedly slapped by classmates on his teacher's orders on Thursday in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, narrated his ordeal on Saturday.
13 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)MP: Priyanka Gandhi booked for accusing BJP government of corruption
The Madhya Pradesh Police has booked senior Congress leaders, including its General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for posts on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state of corruption, PTI reported.
17 Jun 2023
Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh Yadav's BJP-defeating 'PDA formula': 'Keep big hearts,' win minorities
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can be defeated in all 80 parliamentary seats of Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections provided big parties support his party with a "big heart."
13 Jun 2023
Madhya PradeshWas it deliberate: Congress attacks BJP over MP building fire
A massive fire that broke out at the Satpura Bhawan in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Monday was doused after a night-long operation by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian Army.
09 Jun 2023
Congress PartyPriyanka to leave UP Congress leadership for national role: Reports
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely to step down as the general secretary of the Congress's Uttar Pradesh unit to take up a greater national role as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are approaching, per reports.
02 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiWrestlers' 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 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.
