Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as MP
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Her family, including her mother Sonia Gandhi, brother Rahul Gandhi, and children Raihan and Miraya Vadra, were present to cheer her on. (PTI photo)
Arrives at Parliament, says, 'I am very happy today'"
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Parliament House with a radiant smile, expressing her joy. "I am very happy today," she said, reflecting the significance of the moment as she prepared to take her oath as a Lok Sabha MP. (PTI Photo)
Wears Kerala Kasavu saree, brother Rahul takes pictures
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was dressed in a traditional Kerala kasavu saree. The kasavu saree, a symbol of Kerala's rich cultural heritage, was a fitting choice as Priyanka was elected to represent the Wayanad constituency in Kerala. Rahul Gandhi took pictures of her sister outside Parliament ahead of her swearing-in. (PTI photo)
Held constitution in hand, took oath in hindi
Priyanka took her oath in HIndi while holding a red-bound copy of the Constitution. This symbolic gesture has become significant for Congress, especially after Rahul Gandhi started carrying the Constitution to highlight concerns about the BJP allegedly undermining its principles. (ANI photo)
Joined by mother Sonia, brother Rahul, and husband Robert Vadra
At her oath-taking ceremony, Priyanka was accompanied by her mother Sonia Gandhi. Her husband Robert Vadra and brother Rahul Gandhi, who is also the Leader of the opposition, were present in the House. (ANI photo)
Became third Gandhi family member from Congress in Parliament
With her swearing-in, Priyanka became the third member of the Gandhi family from Congress in Parliament. Her mother, Sonia Gandhi, is a Rajya Sabha MP, while her brother Rahul represents the Lok Sabha constituency of Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. (ANI photo)
Takes over Wayanad seat from brother Rahul
The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, which Priyanka now represents, was earlier held by her brother Rahul. Rahul vacated the seat earlier this year after winning in Raebareli. Priyanka secured a decisive victory in Wayanad, defeating CPI's Sathyan Mokeri by an impressive margin of 4,10,931 votes. (PTI photo)
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