Posters featuring Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have appeared outside the party’s office in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, fueling speculation about his potential candidacy in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The posters’ emergence comes just a day after Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Amethi, Smriti Irani, made comments suggesting Vadra’s interest in the constituency.
While the Congress party has yet to officially announce its candidate for Amethi, Vadra has previously expressed his willingness to represent the constituency if chosen by the party. In an earlier statement, he said, “The people of Amethi expect me to represent them if I think of becoming a member of Parliament.” He added that the decision on Amethi and Rae Bareli would be taken by the Congress leadership.
The sighting of Robert Vadra’s posters in Amethi has sparked widespread discussion, as the nomination filing deadline for the Lok Sabha elections approaches. Union Minister Smriti Irani’s recent comments have further added to the speculation, suggesting a potential contest between the two political figures in the Amethi constituency.
Robert Vadra’s wife, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, is the General Secretary of the Congress party and has been actively campaigning in the Amethi region. The couple has a close association with the constituency, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra having contested and lost the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi against Smriti Irani.
The Congress party’s strategy for the Amethi constituency remains to be seen, with the possibility of either Robert Vadra or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra being fielded as the candidate. The final decision will likely be made by the party leadership based on various factors, including the political climate and the strength of opposing candidates.
