Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera expresses immense pride and emotion as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as a Member of Parliament. Her parliamentary debut aligns her with her mother and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi, a significant step for the Nehru-Gandhi family. Priyanka's victory in the Wayanad bypoll marks not only her electoral success but also a moment of inspiration for the entire nation, as Khera recalls their family's unique tradition of sacrificing for the country.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who recently won the bypoll in Kerala's Wayanad, took oath as a Member of Parliament in the lower house of the Parliament. She joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP, making it a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament. With a strong victory margin of more than 4.1 lakh votes, Priyanka Gandhi's political journey has now come full circle as she enters active politics after five years of being appointed as the Congress general secretary. Her entry into Parliament comes at a crucial time for the Congress party, who has been facing electoral defeats in recent state elections. It remains to be seen if Priyanka Gandhi can bring fresh energy and revive the party's prospects.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been sworn in as the Lok Sabha member from Wayanad, replacing her brother Rahul Gandhi. She recorded a massive win in the recent elections, with a margin of over four lakh votes. In her post on social media, she expressed gratitude to the voters and promised to be their voice in Parliament. Her family members, including mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi, campaigned for her and urged her to make Wayanad a top tourist destination.
Both Houses of Parliament experienced disruptions on the second business day of the winter session as opposition members raised protests over various issues, resulting in repeated adjournments. The primary focus of these protests were discussions on allegations of wrongdoing by the Adani Group and the violence in Sambhal. With talks of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) inquiry and Congress's Priyanka Gandhi set to take oath as an MP, it is unlikely that Thursday's session will see any significant progress. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha has reiterated the need to follow established traditions and respect rulings from the Chair, while opposition parties have filed multiple notices seeking discussions on various issues.
Pappu Yadav, a member of Parliament from Bihar's Purnia, was injured during a Dussehra event while lighting the Ravana effigy. Despite facing 41 criminal cases and spending 12 years in jail, Yadav successfully filed his nomination papers and won the elections. He merged his party with the Congress but couldn't secure a seat due to a seat-sharing arrangement. As the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar also participated in the 'Ravana Dahan' program in the state capital.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has imposed a penalty of Rs 908 crore on Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Member of Parliament (MP) S Jagathrakshakan for violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED also ordered the confiscation of properties worth Rs 89.19 crore, which were seized in September 2020. Jagathrakshakan, who has been representing the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency since 2019, was accused of acquiring foreign securities from a Singapore-based company, in violation of Section 4 of the FEMA.
Vasantrao Chavan, a veteran Congress leader and Member of Parliament representing Nanded constituency, passed away at the age of 70 after battling a prolonged illness. Despite facing desertions and ill health, he won the Lok Sabha seat in the recent elections and thanked former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan for joining BJP. He held multiple positions of importance in Nanded, including as a gram panchayat member, zilla parishad member, and chairman of Nanded District Central Cooperative Bank.
Leaders and workers of the BJP gathered in New Delhi to pay tribute to the late Arun Jaitley, who served as the Finance Minister of India, on his fifth death anniversary. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and Member of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri reminisced about his legacy as a role model and a leader who left an immense impact on the nation. Jaitley's multifaceted career and contributions to the BJP and Modi government were emphasized, as he continues to be dearly missed by all.
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy was summoned by Kolkata Police for questioning after he demanded the arrest of the city police chief and former principal of a medical college in a rape and murder case. Roy's party did not support his call, stating that the police commissioner had conducted a fair investigation. Union minister and BJP's state president also criticized the involvement of the police commissioner and former principal in the heinous crime. The TMC MP had previously joined a vigil to protest the incident and is now facing a police inquiry for revealing the victim's identity on social media.
In a surprising turn of events, Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been elected as Thailand's new Prime Minister, after months of political turmoil. This comes as a political arrangement brokered by her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, resulted in a coalition led by Paetongtarn's party coming to power. However, her election has also been met with criticism due to the family's controversial history in Thai politics, raising concerns about further consolidation of power in the hands of the Shinawatras.