Congress has officially announced that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, marking her electoral debut in the upcoming by-elections. This move follows Rahul Gandhi’s decision to vacate the seat after choosing to retain Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. Priyanka's candidacy is seen as a strategic decision to maintain the Congress's dominance in Kerala, a state where the party has performed well in recent elections.

Her entry into the electoral race in Wayanad is significant not only for the Congress's regional prospects but also for the party's national strategy. With Priyanka representing the South and Rahul focusing on the North, the Congress aims to strengthen its pan-India appeal. Furthermore, this would mark the first time in Indian history that three members of the Gandhi family—Priyanka, Rahul, and Sonia Gandhi—would serve in Parliament simultaneously