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Congress' Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre on not announcing loan waivers for victims of Wayanad landslides
New Delhi, April 10: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi slammed the Centre on Thursday for not announcing loan waivers for the victims of the Wayanad landslide.
Gandhis 'abandoned' Muslims in Waqf Bill debate: Amit Malviya slams Rahul, Priyanka's absence
New Delhi, April 5: The absence of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the heated debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha drew criticism from the BJP, which accused them of neglecting the Muslim community that they often claim to 'advocate for'.
Kerala Health Minister to hold talks with Asha workers tomorrow, Priyanka Gandhi again backs protesters
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2: A day after her meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that she will hold a meeting with the protesting Asha workers on Thursday as their indefinite protest before the State Secretariat here entered its 52nd day on Wednesday.
Drug problem in Kerala spiraling out of control, says Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, March 30: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday expressed concern over the growing drug problem in India, particularly in Kerala, describing it as "spiralling out of control."
Every Kerala MP must support Waqf Amendment Bill: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has called on all Members of Parliament from Kerala to support the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that it is crucial for addressing land-related issues faced by the fishing community in Munambam.
Real change happens when we uplift those in need: Priyanka Gandhi after launching key welfare initiatives in Wayanad
Wayanad, March 29: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday emphasized that real change happens when we uplift those in need after launching several key welfare initiatives in her constituency.
Priyanka Gandhi launches scholarship distribution for higher education to student survivors of Wayanad landslide
Wayanad, March 29: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inaugurated and launched the scholarship distribution for higher education for Wayanad Landslide survivors on Saturday.
Priyanka Gandhi's three-day Wayanad trip ends with Iftar at IUML supremo's residence
Malappuram, March 29: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi ended her three-day trip to her constituency with a grand Iftar at the residence of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Supremo Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on Saturday.
Drinking water, road project delays causing hardship: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra raises Wayanad's concerns
Wayanad, March 28: Congress Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inaugurated the 50-acre Kattunayikka Unnathi Cultural Centre in Vadakkanad, a small village located in Wayanad, situated between Sultan Bathery and Mananthavady.
Kerala: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi lays foundation stone for women-led development projects in Wayanad
Wayanad, March 28: Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi laid the foundation stone for several women-led developmental projects in the Thavinhal Gram Panchayat located in the Wayanad district in Kerala on Friday, highlighting the importance of involvement of women in such projects, and how the district has a "huge tourism potential."
Robert Vadra on Sambhal's namaz restrictions: People have their own ways of praying, like thousands at Kumbh Mela
New Delhi, March 27: In a candid conversation with IANS, Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, expressed his concerns over the growing trend of 'divisive politics' and the recent ban on offering namaz in public spaces in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district.
CM Vijayan, Priyanka Gandhi criticise Centre for not supporting Wayanad rehabilitation
Wayanad (Kerala), March 27: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, participating in the foundation stone laying for the Wayanad Model Township at Kalpetta for victims of the devastating July 2024 landslide on Thursday, criticised the Centre for not providing any grant for the rehabilitation of the hapless people who lost everything.
ASHA workers should be put on proper wages: Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad, March 27: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday demanded that the Central government should consider putting ASHA workers on proper regular wages. She also highlighted the grievance of the workers and alleged that they did not get the amount due to them for five months.
Aurangzeb grave issue a bid to divert attention from inflation, jobs: Robert Vadra
New Delhi, March 27: Robert Vadra, husband of Wayanad Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi and son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi, on Thursday demanded answers on the issues like joblessness, inflation and women security, lashing out at alleged attempts by the BJP to divert public attention with divisive matters like renaming of roads and removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave.
Kerala: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inaugurates new Gram Panchayat Office complex in Pulpally
Wayanad, March 27: Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inaugurated the new Gram Panchayat Office complex at Pulpally, Wayanad, on Thursday.
Congress Gen Secy Priyanka Gandhi on 3-day Wayanad visit from March 27
New Delhi, March 26: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is scheduled to visit from March 27 (Thursday) Kerala's Wayanad -- the Parliamentary constituency she represents in Lok Sabha -- during which she is expected to take part in a series of programmes and events.
Issues which we want to discuss in House are not discussed: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, March 25: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the issues which the Opposition wants to discuss inside the Parliament are not being discussed and alleged that the government at the Centre doesn't want the House to function.
'We demand immediate attention': Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on MGNREGA issue
New Delhi, March 25: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday demanded immediate attention to the crisis and justice for affected MGNREGA workers.
Kerala MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Parliament over MNREGA issue
New Delhi, March 25: Opposition MPs from Kerala, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest over the MNREGA issue outside the premises of Parliament on Tuesday.
Why did Rahul, Priyanka miss Mahakumbh? BJP's Jagdambika Pal seeks answers from Congress
New Delhi, March 18: In light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the Mahakumbh during his address in Lok Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal questioned the absence of senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the religious gathering.
Opposition has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh, should be allowed to speak for two minutes: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, March 18: Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said that the Opposition has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh they should have also been allowed to speak for two minutes.
Speculation over Congress fielding veterans in Kerala draws lukewarm response
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: As the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections approach, speculation that the Congress party may field veteran leaders has evoked a lukewarm response from the party leaders.
Fed up with internal strife, Priyanka Gandhi likely to lead Cong in Kerala Assembly polls
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: With just a year left until Kerala gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Congress high command is considering appointing Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to oversee the party's campaign.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, March 11: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi met Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Monday.
Entire opposition wants discussion on voters list: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, March 10: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Monday said that reports of voter list manipulation appear before elections and it is very dangerous for democracy. She said the government should allow discussion on the issue in Parliament.
Kerala: ASHA workers' protest enters 27th day, demand salary hike and retirement benefits
Thiruvananthapuram, March 8: The ongoing protest by Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers in Kerala entered its 27th day on Saturday, with no signs of slowing down.
PM Modi extends Ramzan wishes, says it brings peace and harmony in our society
New Delhi, March 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the people on the start of the holy month of Ramzan on Sunday.
MoS Suresh Gopi, Priyanka Gandhi back protesting Kerala Asha workers
Thiruvananthapuram, March 1: On its 20th day of protest before the State Secretariat, the Asha workers got support from Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi who visited them and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi through her social media page.
ASHA workers fighting for dignity, respect in Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi promises wage hike under UDF
New Delhi, March 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday criticised the Kerala government over the low honorarium of ASHA workers in the state, calling their ongoing protest a fight for 'dignity and respect.'
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi extend Ramzan wishes to everyone
New Delhi, March 1: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandi Vadra extended Ramzan wishes to everyone, starting from tomorrow.
Tharoor backs Priyanka Gandhi's request to convert Wayanad landslide relief fund into grant
Thiruvananthapuram, February 25: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has supported Priyanka Gandhi's recent appeal to convert the funds that have been disbursed as a loan into a grant and extend the spending deadline for the victims of the disaster.
Priyanka Gandhi urges PM Modi for unconditional financial aid for Wayanad landslide victims
New Delhi, February 25: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting urgent and unconditional financial assistance for the victims of the devastating landslide that struck Chooralmala and Mundakkai in the district of Kerala on July 30, 2024.
Priyanka Gandhi flags increasing wild animal attacks in Wayanad
Wayanad, Feb 22: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has sought Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's help to resolve the increasing incidence of man-animal conflict in her constituency which saw seven people die in a period of 45 days.
Priyanka Gandhi urges Kerala CM Vijayan to release funds for compensating families of victims of human-wildlife conflicts
Wayanad, February 22: Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, highlighting the delays in compensating families of victims of human-wildlife conflicts. Her letter was based on heartfelt petitions received from the relatives of the deceased.
New Delhi stampede: Congress leaders extend condolences to bereaved families, flay Railways & Centre
New Delhi, Feb 16: Following the devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
'India will never forget their supreme sacrifice': Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Pulwama soldiers
New Delhi, February 14: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Inflation declined during PM Modi's tenure: Jyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Priyanka Gandhi
Bhopal, February 13: Responding to the Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi's statement on inflation, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday pointed out that the inflation rate has decreased significantly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from 8-9% in 2014 to 4.5-5% currently.
Don't know which planet she is living in: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi criticises Union Finance Minister's Parliament address
New Delhi, February 12: Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's address in Parliament, saying she's "living on a different planet" for claiming there's no rise in unemployment or prices.
Hours after Priyanka visits families of victims killed by animals, elephant tramples man to death
Wayanad, Feb 11: Hours after Wayanad Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited families of the victims killed by animals in her constituency, a 45-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant.
We put pressure to make sure centre sends funds: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi on Wayanad landslide victims getting relief
Malappuram, February 11: Speaking about efforts to secure more funds for Wayanad landslide victims, Wayanad's Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Monday expressed gratitude, stating that persistent pressure from local people and the Opposition in Parliament and the Assembly compelled the central government to release funds.