Priyanka Gandhi Makes Final Push in Wayanad Bypoll Campaign with Roadshows and Public Meetings
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making a vigorous final push in the lead-up to the November 13 bypoll for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, marking her electoral debut. With only two days remaining for campaigning, Priyanka is stepping up her efforts with a series of public meetings, interactions with voters, and high-energy roadshows, including one with her brother, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Priyanka Gandhi, who has been in Wayanad since last Sunday, has been crisscrossing the constituency, meeting voters and addressing key issues. Her campaign schedule has been intense, as she seeks to engage with the electorate across the seven Assembly constituencies that make up Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts. These include areas such as Sultan Bathery, Kalpetta, and Mananthavady, where she has focused on connecting with local residents and addressing their concerns.
Campaign Highlights: A Series of Public Engagements
Priyanka’s campaign has been marked by a series of strategic public meetings and receptions. On Sunday, she began her day with a reception at Edavaka in the Mananthavady-ST Assembly segment, followed by several similar events in key constituencies like Tharuvana and Venniyode. Later, she was scheduled to visit Kambalakkad, Naikatty, Chulliyode, and Vaduvanchal in Kalpetta and Sultan Bathery, where she continued to rally support and interact with voters in these important areas.
This high-frequency interaction with the public is part of her effort to make a lasting impression before the crucial voting day. Her schedule reflects her commitment to engaging with voters in both urban and rural parts of the constituency, including addressing the needs of Scheduled Tribes (ST) and other marginalized communities in the area.
Joint Roadshows with Rahul Gandhi
On Monday, Priyanka Gandhi will be joined by her brother, Rahul Gandhi, for two major joint roadshows, marking a significant moment in the final days of the campaign. The first roadshow is slated to begin at 10:15 a.m. in Sultan Bathery, where the Gandhis will travel from Assumption Junction to Chungam Junction, followed by another roadshow later in the day at 3:00 p.m. in the neighboring Kozhikode district, from the Gram Panchayat Office to the Bus Stand in the Thiruvambadi constituency.
These roadshows are expected to draw significant crowds, as both Priyanka and Rahul aim to galvanize voters and ensure a strong showing for the Congress in this high-stakes bypoll.
A Strong Family Presence and Strategic Focus
The Congress campaign has been energized by the strong presence of the Gandhi family, with Priyanka taking on a prominent role in the Wayanad bypolls. She was accompanied by Rahul Gandhi during her first public meeting in the constituency, and the Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, also joined the campaign on Thursday, adding further political weight to the party’s efforts.
Priyanka’s emphasis on voter engagement, particularly her interactions in tribal areas, is central to the Congress strategy. The Wayanad constituency has a significant tribal population, and Congress hopes to consolidate support by addressing issues related to development, welfare, and the protection of local communities’ rights.
Wayanad Bypoll: A Crucial Test for Congress
The Wayanad bypoll has become a crucial test for Congress as it prepares to defend a seat that was previously held by Rahul Gandhi, who vacated it following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. With the BJP and other local parties actively contesting, the Congress is pulling out all the stops in a bid to retain the seat.
As Priyanka Gandhi concludes her campaign in the coming days, the Wayanad bypoll will be watched closely as a barometer of Congress’ popularity in the region, particularly in the context of the ongoing political dynamics in Kerala and at the national level.
Polling will take place on November 13, with the results set to be announced on November 23.
