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Priyanka Gandhi
INC
DOB
12 Jan 1972
Age
52 years
birth palce
New Delhi
profession
Politician
Priyanka Gandhi biography
Priyanka Gandhi, the Indian National Congress leader and general secretary of the party, is emerging as a key player ahead of the 2024 General Elections in the country. Priyanka Gandhi has been actively involved in reviving the party's fortunes in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh and is poised to make a significant impact on the upcoming electoral landscape.
Priyanka Gandhi, born on January 12, 1972, is the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. While she has been actively involved in politics for many years, her formal entry into active politics came in 2019 when she was appointed as the General Secretary of the Congress party for Uttar Pradesh East. Since then, she has been working to strengthen the party's presence in the state, which holds immense importance in Indian politics due to its large population and a significant number of parliamentary seats.
One of Priyanka Gandhi's greatest strengths is her ability to connect with the masses. Her natural charm, charisma, and eloquence have helped her establish a personal rapport with people from all walks of life.
Priyanka Gandhi's focus on grassroots politics and her efforts to build a strong organizational structure in Uttar Pradesh have breathed new life into the Congress party in the state. Electorally, though, the party is still in the margins in the state. Through her numerous rallies, roadshows, and public interactions, she has been able to galvanize support and generate enthusiasm among the party cadre and supporters.
As the 2024 General Elections draw closer, Priyanka Gandhi's role in the Congress party's campaign and strategy will be crucial. Her energetic and proactive approach is likely to shape the party's agenda and messaging, focusing on issues that matter to the electorate. Her extensive travels across Uttar Pradesh and interactions with the people have given her insights into the ground realities and the pulse of the voters, which can be instrumental in devising effective campaign strategies.
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Priyanka Gandhi personal life
Father
Late Rajiv Gandhi
Mother
Sonia Gandhi
Spouse
Robert Vadra
children
Miraya and Raihan Vadra
Education
Master's degree in Buddhist Studies
netWorth
₹Approximately 2.1 billion dollars
PRIYANKA GANDHI NEWS
Today in Politics: Akhilesh set to join Rahul, Priyanka on Yatra’s final day in UP; PM Modi to unveil 5 AIIMS
February 25, 2024 3:45 pm
Maratha quota activist Jarange-Patil to announce his next course of action; Siddaramaiah govt to hold Constitution awareness event in Bengaluru
Bulldozers demolish homes of 'innocent' while 'guilty' escape: Priyanka Gandhi attacks UP's BJP govt
February 25, 2024 8:21 am
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to join the yatra in Agra on Sunday, a development that comes after the parties reached a seat-sharing arrangement in Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls.
Is laying thorns, nails in farmers' path 'amritkaal' or 'anyaykaal': Priyanka Gandhi targets govt
February 11, 2024 6:41 pm
Sharing a video of nails laid on roads and multiple barricades put up to stop farmers from marching into the national capital on ‘X', the Congress general secretary asked why the tillers were being treated in this manner.
Misrepresenting Nehru's lines from speech 'shameful': Priyanka Gandhi targets PM Modi
February 06, 2024 7:44 pm
Hitting back at Modi, Priyanka Gandhi said, "Did Pandit Nehru, the guardian of India's consciousness, consider Indians lazy?"
Congress rejigs leadership team: Priyanka relieved of UP charge, Sachin Pilot gets key responsibility
December 24, 2023 4:36 pm
With Ashok Gehlot included in a national alliance committee earlier this week and now Pilot given a role outside the state, Congress could be looking at a new face for Rajasthan’s Leader of the Opposition.
In major Cong rejig, Sachin Pilot appointed Chhattisgarh in-charge; Priyanka Gandhi relieved of UP post
December 24, 2023 4:42 pm
AICC Kerala leader Ramesh Chennithala was appointed the AICC in-charge of Maharashtra.
As Rahul, Priyanka fight shy of lead roles, UP Cong left out to face 2024 on its steam
December 22, 2023 12:31 am
Sources said during AICC review meet Rahul Gandhi said there was a lack of 'self-motivated leaders' to lead the party in UP, even as he praised Telangana unit for working hard to ensure party’s comeback
Priyanka Gandhi will visit Tripura in December: State Congress chief
December 07, 2023 7:55 pm
Congress has been holding meetings with leaders of its different wings and organisations to review the political tasks being undertaken and to discuss the preparations for Priyanka’s visit.
Today in Politics: Poll battlefront shifts to Telangana — PM Modi to Priyanka Gandhi to address rallies
November 25, 2023 9:19 am
Plus, Rajasthan votes today in closely fought election, and Modi will be in HAL, Bengaluru, to review projects.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka to visit Tripura next month
November 21, 2023 4:48 pm
Szarita Laitphlang, AICC secretary in-charge of Tripura, said the senior Congress leaders are expected to visit Tripura in mid-December to strengthen the state unit of the party.
PRIYANKA GANDHI PHOTOS
Oppn unity, Kashmiri pheran, snow fight with Priyanka: Highlights of Rahul's Yatra finale
January 30, 2023 4:42 pm
Amid snowfall in Srinagar, Opposition party leaders joined Rahul Gandhi to mark the culmination of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Priyanka Gandhi joins Rahul as Bharat Jodo Yatra passes through Madhya Pradesh
November 24, 2022 10:17 am
Modi, Priyanka, Akhilesh rally across UP as state votes in fifth phase of polls
February 27, 2022 9:02 pm
Uttar Pradesh went for fifth phase of voting on Sunday.
Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav: Political leaders detained over Lakhimpur Kheri violence
October 05, 2021 9:37 pm
Leaders on their way to meet the kin of those who lost their lives in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence were detained or sent back, even as Section 144 remained in place in the district.
In poll-bound Assam, Priyanka Gandhi vows to hike tea garden workers' wage if voted to power
March 02, 2021 7:02 pm
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary, who is in poll-bound Assam on a two-day visit, also claimed that her party will hike daily wages of tea garden workers to Rs 365 from the existing Rs 167.
Rahul, Priyanka make it to Hathras victim's home in second attempt after high drama at UP border
October 03, 2020 11:03 pm
This was Congress leaders’ second attempt to reach Hathras – the first, on Thursday, ended in a scuffle after the Uttar Pradesh police refused to let the Gandhis’ visit the Hathras village.
Congress marks 135th foundation day with rallies across India; Priyanka addresses party workers in UP
December 29, 2019 7:47 am
The Congress said India has always come first for the party through the ages and sacrifice for the nation stands above everything else for them.
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad, holds roadshow
April 04, 2019 12:56 pm
With Congress president Rahul Gandi pitching himself as a candidate from Kerala's Wayanad, there is renewed hope among locals that their demands would be fulfilled by their star candidate.
Pictures that defined 2014: Muzaffarnagar riots, Priyanka Vadra's poll campaign
December 13, 2014 8:00 am
Starting this week, Indian Express will bring you the best photographs from around India captured through the lens of some of our best and award winning photographers.
Rahul and Priyanka attend a function organised by Rajiv Gandhi foundation
August 23, 2014 3:25 pm
Rahul gandhi and Priyanka Vadra distributed cycles to the disabled persons.
PRIYANKA GANDHI VIDEOS
Want to give Modi a hug when he abuses me: Rahul
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
"When PM Modi abuses me, I feel like giving him a hug," says Rahul Gandhi speaking at The Odisha Dialogue.
Priyanka Gandhi takes a political Plunge, appointed Congress in-charge of UP East
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress Wednesday appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as general secretary of Uttar Pradesh East. She will take charge in the second week of February.
There Are Prettier Campaigners Than Priyanka Gandhi: BJP's Vinay Katiyar
June 22, 2020 7:12 pm
She is charismatic. There's no two ways about it: Natwar Singh on Priyanka Gandhi
August 14, 2014 12:16 pm
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May 13, 2014 1:02 pm
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