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Rahul Gandhi's Strategic Move: From Wayanad to Raebareli

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Find out why Rahul Gandhi chose to switch from Wayanad to Raebareli and how it's shaking up Indian politics!

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, recently made a strategic decision to switch his parliamentary constituency from Wayanad in Kerala to Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh. Despite having an emotional connection to both regions, Gandhi decided to retain Raebareli, a move that has surprised many. This shift has sparked discussions among political circles about the implications and reasons behind the decision.

The move has set the stage for Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Wayanad, gearing up for a potential by-poll in the region. With Rahul Gandhi vacating Wayanad, all eyes are now on Priyanka Gandhi and her campaign in the upcoming election. This shift signifies a calculated political strategy by the Gandhi siblings as they navigate the electoral landscape.

In a twist of events, Rahul Gandhi's decision to relinquish his Wayanad seat has drawn criticism and applause in equal measure. The move raises questions about the Congress party's electoral tactics and the significance of the upcoming by-election in Wayanad. It also highlights the intricacies of political decision-making and the alliances within the party.

Rahul Gandhi's choice to retain Raebareli and Priyanka Gandhi's potential candidacy in Wayanad have reshaped the political narrative in India. The strategic maneuvering of the Congress leaders has added a new dimension to the upcoming elections, setting the stage for a closely watched electoral battle between the Congress and its opponents.

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Rahul Gandhi picks Rae Bareli Priyanka to contest from Wayanad ... (Business Standard)

Rahul Gandhi said it was a difficult decision for him as he has an emotional connection with both Rae Bareli and Wayanad.

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Why Rahul Gandhi chose Raebareli over Wayanad. Five points (India Today)

It was Wayanad in Kerala that sent Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to Parliament even as he lost Amethi in 2019. Now, Rahul has given up Wayanad for Raebareli.

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Wayanad prepares for by-poll after Rahul Gandhi vacates (The Hindu)

Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll after Rahul Gandhi chooses Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi nominated, eyes on her victory margin.

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Rahul Gandhi relinquishes Lok Sabha seat in Kerala's Wayanad ... (The Indian Express)

Rahul had won both seats in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections and is required to vacate one of them.

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'Wayanad to have 2 MPs…': Rahul Gandhi's first reaction to ... (Hindustan Times)

In his first reaction after the announcement, Rahul Gandhi said he will frequently visit his former Lok Sabha constituency. | Latest News India.

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rahul to retain raebareli priyanka to contest from wayanad (The Hindu BusinessLine)

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has decided to retain Raebareli parliamentary seat of Uttar Pradesh and vacate Wayanad constituency in Kerala to allow his ...

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Shehzad Poonawalla criticizes Congress over Priyanka Gandhi's ... (Times of India)

India News: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh, prompting his sister Priyanka Gandhi to contest the Wayanad ...

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Rahul Gandhi chooses Raebareli, sister Priyanka to contest from ... (India Today)

Rahul Gandhi secured victories in both the Lok Sabha seats he contested -- Wayanad in Kerala and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh -- with impressive margins in ...

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What does Priyanka Gandhi's poll debut from Wayanad mean for ... (India Today)

Rahul Gandhi, who won from both Wayanad and Raebareli in the Lok Sabha polls, has decided to retain the Uttar Pradesh constituency - a Gandhi family bastion ...

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'Will not let them feel Rahul Gandhi's absence': Priyanka Gandhi's ... (Livemint)

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will vacate Wayanad seat in Kerala for sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest, as decided after a meeting attended by senior party ...

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Priyanka Gandhi set for electoral debut will contest Wayanad bypoll (Business Standard)

Kharge attributed the party's decision to have Rahul retain Rae Bareli to the Nehru-Gandhi family's "emotional" and "generational" ties with that seat.

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With Priyanka poll debut, 3 members of Gandhi family likely to be in ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: In what may change the complexion of both Parliament and opposition politics, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take the electoral plunge ...

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'Cong type of shamelessness': Rajeev Chandrasekhar cries 'dynasty ... (Livemint)

Rajeev Chandrasekhar hit out at the Congress, crying 'dynasty imposition' on the people of Wayanad as Priyanka Gandhi's candidature from Wayanad was ...

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Rahul Gandhi In Raebareli, Priyanka In Wayanad: Decoding ... (NDTV)

The Congress decision to have Rahul Gandhi retain Raebareli and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contest from the seat he is vacating, Kerala's Wayanad, ...

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Why did Rahul Gandhi retain Rae Bareli over Wayanad? Mallikarjun ... (Livemint)

Mallikarjun Kharge said the decision for Rahul Gandhi to retain Rae Bareli was emotional because the Gandhi family has been fighting from this seat for ...

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Rahul in Raebareli Priyanka in Wayanad What it means for the ... (Business Standard)

On Monday, Rahul Gandhi announced that he would represent the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat in Parliament, vacating the Wayanad seat in Kerala, where Priyanka ...

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What's behind Rahul Gandhi's move to give up Wayanad? What ... (Firstpost)

Rahul Gandhi will relinquish his Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency to retain Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli seat, paving the way for his sister, Priyanka Gandhi ...

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'Wayanad is easy for Priyanka because IUML backs her,' says ... (Business Today)

The Congress on Monday announced that Rahul Gandhi will retain Rae Bareli and Priyanka Gandhi will contest from his Wayanad seat in Kerala.

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By choosing Rae Bareli, Rahul Gandhi betrayed people of Wayanad ... (Times of India)

Former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized Rahul Gandhi for choosing Rae Bareli over Wayanad. Congress announced Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's ca.

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'Plenty of time to discuss candidate': CPI's Annie Raja on contesting ... (Hindustan Times)

The seat fell vacant after Rahul Gandhi decided to keep the Rae Bareli seat. Annie Raja was the runner-up from Wayanad in the recent Lok Sabha polls.

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Priyanka Gandhi's entry in Wayanad bypoll may be a gamechanger ... (The Hindu)

Congress's nomination of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for Wayanad bypoll is expected to boost UDF's prospects in Kerala for 2026 Assembly elections.

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Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: CPI to field candidate (Deccan Herald)

Senior CPI leader Annie Raja had contested against Rahul in the recent Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad. After a leadership meeting in New Delhi, Congress chief ...

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Rahul Gandhi has 'insulted' people of Wayanad – BJP attacks ... (Financial Express)

The BJP suggested that Congress might consider his brother-in-law Robert Vadra for the upcoming by-election in the Palakkad assembly segment.

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Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: CPI to field candidate against Priyanka ... (Business Today)

In the recent Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi won from Wayanad. Senior CPI leader Annie Raja had contested against Rahul but lost the elections by a huge ...

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BJP blasts Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad move, Congress's 'Like ... (India Today)

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused the Congress of betraying the public and concealing its intentions after fielding Priyanka Gandhi from Wayanad.

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Priyanka Gandhi's electoral debut from Wayanad: Congress strategy ... (Livemint)

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's candidacy from Wayanad is part of Congress's mission in the South. The grand-old party hopes to leverage anti-incumbency in Kerala ...

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Congress hopes to secure thumping ... (Deccan Herald)

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a roadshow in Kamblakkad, Wayanad. Credit: PTI File Photo. Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress' ...

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Acharya Pramod Krishnam's claim on Priyanka Gandhi contesting ... (Business Today)

His comment came a day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the bypoll from the Wayanad Lok Sabha ...

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resigns from Wayanad Lok Sabha ... (Livemint)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday formally informed the Lok Sabha Speaker's office about retaining the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat and vacating the ...

Priyanka will secure a larger majority than Rahul in Wayanad, says ... (The Hindu)

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to win Wayanad bypoll with larger majority, says V.D. Satheesan; criticizes CPI(M) dirty tactics.

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Congress eyes big victory for Priyanka in Wayanad; mixed feeling ... (Hindustan Times)

Senior Congress leader from Kerala, Ramesh Chennithala, said the party workers and leaders have welcomed Priyanka Gandhi's candidacy in Wayanad with great ...

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Rahul Gandhi resigns from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has resigned from his Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.

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Priyanka's Lok Sabha electoral bid from Wayanad supercharges ... (The Hindu)

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's move to contest in Wayanad sparks controversy and political maneuvering among Congress, CPI, and BJP.

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In Kerala, Congress buoyed by Priyanka's Wayanad debut despite ... (The Indian Express)

Rahul again won Wayanad seat easily, but with a lower vote share and margin as compared to 2019, which was attributed to various organisational weaknesses.

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Priyanka Gandhi's Wayanad candidature sparks mixed reactions ... (Hindustan Times)

Congress has nominated its general secretary and Rahul Gandhi's sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the by-election in Wayanad. | Latest News India.

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CPI to field candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad LS seat (Times of India)

India News: CPI will announce a candidate to compete against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad, criticizing Congress for not informing about Rahul Gandhi's ...

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