Priyanka Gandhi to make electoral debut in by-election

Political dynasty scions: Vadra (left) will make her electoral debut in a constituency recently won by her brother Rahul (right). — AFP

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a scion of India’s Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, will make her electoral debut in a constituency recently won by her brother, Rahul Gandhi, a top leader with the opposition Indian National Congress party.

Vadra, 52, will contest the by-election in Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala to try and retain a parliamentary seat for the Congress party. Her brother, Rahul, won Wayanad and also Raebareli in the key northern state of Uttar Pradesh, in the recently concluded national elections. Indian political leaders often contest elections from more than one constituency but can represent only one in parliament.