Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, expressed his delight over his wife’s nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections on Thursday. In a statement, Vadra said he was thrilled that Priyanka, known for her dedication to others, was finally taking a step for herself. He emphasized her consistent hard work for her family, the people of the country, and various causes, highlighting her selfless nature.
“I am delighted that she (Priyanka Gandhi) is now taking the step of thinking for herself,” Vadra said. “She will work hard for herself, and campaign for herself. I think it has been 35 years since I have known her, I have seen her always working hard for others, for her family and people of the country. She never thought for herself. But I am happy that Congress thought of making her contest from Wayanad…I think, had Rajiv ji been alive, he would have been delighted…”
When asked about his own potential foray into active politics, Vadra hinted at a possible future role. He stated that if the people and Congress felt he should enter politics and join Parliament, he would consider it. He acknowledged the strong support he receives from his birthplace, Moradabad, and Uttar Pradesh, where people want him to represent them.
“People have always been keen to see Priyanka in Parliament. She is fearless. Whenever someone faces an issue, she is present in the villages, fighting for them. We witnessed her determination in Lakhimpur Kheri, where she stood up for the people even when the administration made it difficult for her,” Vadra added.
Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination on Wednesday, a move supported by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her brother and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and several other party leaders. The Wayanad seat became vacant after Rahul Gandhi was also elected to Lok Sabha from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh during the general elections earlier this year. The Congress party approved Priyanka Gandhi’s candidature on October 15, following the announcement of the by-election schedule by the Election Commission of India. Wayanad will go to polls on November 13, along with voting for bye-elections in 47 assembly seats across 15 states.