While Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faced criticism for sporting a handbag with 'Palestine' written on it, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seized the opportunity to highlight the successful partnership between his state and Israel. Adityanath revealed that more than 5,500 UP youths had been sent to Israel for infrastructure projects, earning handsome wages and contributing to the state's economy. Responding to the backlash, Priyanka Gandhi hit back at her critics, stating that it was her personal choice to wear what she wants.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Nehru-Gandhi family of repeatedly amending the country's Constitution to suit their own interests. He pointed out the family's long history of challenging the Constitution, from the time of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to the current generation of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi. Modi emphasized his commitment to upholding the values of the Constitution and warned against the dangerous trend of using the Constitution for personal gain.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi's planned visit to Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh faced hurdles from authorities as barricades were placed at the Ghazipur border to prevent their entry. This visit was seen as an attempt to uncover the conspiracy behind the November violence in the district. The Samajwadi Party criticised the visit and called it a mere formality, highlighting the lack of parliamentary discussion on the issue.
Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, protested against the Adani issue at the Parliament premises in New Delhi. The MPs wore jackets emblazoned with the words "Modi Adani Ek Hai, Adani safe hai" in a symbolic protest. Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Jairam Ramesh were also seen wearing the jackets as they demanded a discussion on the Adani matter in Parliament, leading to the stalling of proceedings.
The leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, led a Congress delegation to Sambhal, where recent violence has claimed four lives. However, Gandhi was stopped at the district borders by police and administration officials citing prohibitory orders. Despite attempts to negotiate, Gandhi was not allowed to enter the district and returned back to Delhi. His sister and fellow Congress MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressed disappointment at the denial of Gandhi's constitutional right to visit the site of the violence. This incident raises questions about the state of civil liberties and freedom of movement in the country.
The visit of Congress leaders, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, to meet the families of victims of the recent violence in UP was met with a massive traffic jam at the Ghazipur border. The blockade, put in place by the police, left commuters frustrated and delayed. Many questioned the need for such a blockade, causing inconvenience to the public. The Congress leaders, accompanied by several party members, were stopped at the border citing security concerns.
The scheduled visit of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to Sambhal led to a political row with the BJP and Opposition INDIA bloc trading accusations and chaotic scenes at the Ghazipur border. Congress workers defied barricades and engaged in a scuffle with commuters, causing major traffic congestion. Eventually, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi were escorted to the Parliament in Delhi by the Uttar Pradesh Police. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the police action and called for reflection on the future.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior party leaders, were stopped at the Ghazipur border while trying to enter Sambhal where prohibitory orders are currently in place. Heavy police force and barricades were put up in an attempt to prevent their entry into the district. This development comes amidst ongoing tensions and protests in the region over a controversial citizenship law.
Marking a significant step in her political journey, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took her oath of affirmation as a member of the Lok Sabha, joining mother Sonia Gandhi and brother Rahul Gandhi in Parliament. Her resounding victory in the Wayanad bypoll cements the Nehru-Gandhi family's presence in the Parliament, with three members present for the first time. Despite falling slightly short of her brother's victory margin, Priyanka Gandhi's dynamic campaign and focus on grassroots issues highlight her growing influence within the Congress party.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of Sonia and Rajiv Gandhi, has been sworn in as an MP in the Lok Sabha, following in the footsteps of other members of the Nehru-Gandhi family. She won a landslide victory in the Wayanad by-election, which was necessitated by her brother Rahul Gandhi's resignation. Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament marks a new phase in her political career, which previously focused on supporting her mother in Rae Bareli constituency. She is the third of her generation to become an MP and the eighth female member of the Nehru-Gandhi clan.