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BJP criticizes Priyanka Gandhi’s Wayanad candidature as ‘dynastic symbol’

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The BJP has criticized the Congress for engaging in “dynastic politics” as Rahul Gandhi decided to retain the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat and vacate Wayanad in Kerala for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest the by-elections from the seat. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonwala accused the Congress of being a family company rather than a political party.

Poonwala stated, “Mother (Sonia Gandhi) will be in the Rajya Sabha, son (Rahul Gandhi) in the Lok Sabha from one (Raebareli) and Priyanka will also be in the Lok Sabha from another (Wayanad) seat. This is a symbol of dynasticism.”

The BJP’s reaction came after Congress announced that Rahul Gandhi will keep the Raebareli seat and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from Wayanad.

The BJP spokesperson criticized Gandhi’s decision to vacate the Wayanad seat as a “betrayal” to the people of the constituency and highlighted the family’s “political legacy.”

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Published 17 June 2024, 17:03 IST

In a recent development, the BJP criticized the Congress for perpetuating “dynastic politics” as Rahul Gandhi decided to give up the Wayanad seat for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest the by-elections, while retaining the Raebareli seat. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonwala called Congress a family company rather than a political party.

Poonwala pointed out the family’s dominance in politics, with Sonia Gandhi in the Rajya Sabha, Rahul in Lok Sabha from Raebareli, and Priyanka in Lok Sabha from Wayanad. This move was seen as a clear sign of dynasticism by the BJP.

The BJP’s criticism came after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced Rahul Gandhi’s decision. Poonwala characterized Gandhi’s move as a betrayal to the people of Wayanad and highlighted the family’s hold on political legacy. BJP is expected to field K Surendran against Priyanka Gandhi in the upcoming by-election.\

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