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WAYANAD (Kerala), Oct. 23, 2024 (TBINN)
Congress’ general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was given a rousing welcome by thousands of people, including U.D.F. leaders and workers, at Kalpetta here today as she prepares to make her electoral debut by filing nomination papers for the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll.
Priyanka, who arrived in the hill district on Tuesday night along with her mother — Congress Parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi — led the roadshow along with her brother — Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi — from New Bus Stand at Kalpetta.
Priyanka’s husband, Robert Vadra and one of their children were also seen along with her in the open-roof vehicle along with other senior party and I.U.M.L. leaders during the roadshow.
Amethi’s M.P. Kishori Lal Sharma was also present with them in the vehicle.
As the roadshow moved forward sedately, Priyanka and Rahul waved to the massive crowd and even picked up a small girl — wearing a headband in support of U.D.F. — into the vehicle. The child travelled with them briefly.
The U.D.F. workers and supporters, walking in front, alongside and at the rear of the vehicle, were heard shouting slogans in favour of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka.
Workers and supporters of U.D.F. and as well as members of the general public of all age groups, who were waiting since early morning, welcomed her carrying placards with Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi’s photographs, balloons in the party colours and drum beats.
Balloons in the party colours of the Congress and its ally Indian Union Muslim League (I.U.M.L.) dominated the scene as they were also lined up on both sides of the nearly two kilometer long roadshow-route.
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