Priyanka Gandhi thanks 'two jewels' in Wayanad bypoll victory statement - Who are Raihan and Miraya?

NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra secured a resounding victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, marking her electoral debut. In her moment of triumph, she took a moment to acknowledge the support of her family, including her two children, Raihan and Miraya, whom she fondly referred to as her "two jewels."

After her win, Priyanka said, "I thank the people of Wayanad for giving me the honor to represent them. It’s a testament to the fact that my brother worked hard there, their love for him, and their trust in me. I feel it’s a great honor, and I will respect it fully."

Adding in a post on X, Priyanka said, "To my mother, Robert, and my two jewels—Raihan and Miraya—no gratitude is ever enough for the love and courage you give me. And to my brother, Rahul, you are the bravest of them all… thank you for showing me the way and having my back, always!"

Who are Raihan and Miraya?

Raihan and Miraya, often kept away from the political limelight, are the children of Priyanka and Robert Vadra. Raihan Rajiv Vadra is a visual artist and curator whose work focuses on immersive and experiential art installations. His projects explore themes such as choice, control, unity, and freedom, often drawing from personal and everyday life experiences, according to his website. In 2021, he held his first solo exhibition, Dark Perception, followed by Anumana in 2022. He is also a co-founder of the art collective "You Cannot Miss This," which showcases multimedia works by independent artists and has exhibited at the India Art Fair and Method Art Gallery in Mumbai. Raihan is not seen much in the political spotlight but is a supporter of family work.

Miraya, Priyanka's younger child, is also a supporter of her family's political journey, like her brother. Though largely away from the political spotlight, Miraya has occasionally appeared in key moments, such as participating in her uncle Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra and attending her mother’s election rallies.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra won with a significant margin of 4,10,931 votes over CPI's Sathyan Mokeri in the Wayanad parliamentary constituency of Kerala. The by-poll was necessitated after Rahul Gandhi, who won both Rae Bareli and Wayanad in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, chose to retain the Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh, vacating Wayanad.