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Priyanka Gandhi takes oath in Kerala Kasavu saree | Latest News India

Priyanka Gandhi takes oath in Kerala Kasavu saree | Latest News India

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who was elected from Kerala’s Wayanad, took the oath of office as a Lok Sabha MP on Thursday. She wore a Kerala Kasavu saree. The MP looked “elegant and authentic to her true self” in the white and gold saree she wore for the special event, according to a fashion designer who praised Priyanka’s appearance. Her saree, white with a golden border, is worn during the state’s festivals and celebrations. Fashion designer Anupamaa Dayal, who created the brand Anupamaa, explains her appearance: “Priyanka Gandhi Vadra looks sophisticated and true to herself. From being a custom exclusive to Kerala, Kasavu sarees have evolved into an enticing textile gem that should be in every Indian woman’s closet. There is one for every price range, and its beauty may be accessorised creatively and used in a variety of settings. “Timeless!” Also read: Constitution copy in hand, Priyanka Gandhi does a Rahul Gandhi as she takes oath as Lok Sabha MP | Watch Kerala sarees’ golden borders, or Kasavu, are an essential part …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra registers thumping victory in Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll | Latest News India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra registers thumping victory in Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll | Latest News India

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, 52, contesting her first election registered a thumping victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll on Saturday, defeating Communist Party of India (CPI)’s Sathyan Mokeri by a margin of 4,10,931 votes. She surpassed Rahul Gandhi’s victory margin of 364,000 votes this summer. In 2019, Rahul Gandhi won the Wayanad seat by 431,000 votes. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge after her victory. (HT PHOTO) The by-poll in Wayanad was necessitated after Rahul Gandhi vacated the seat and retained Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), the second seat he contested. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra got 622,338 votes or nearly 65% of the total polled. The Congress’s vote share rose by over 5%. Mokeri got 2,11,407 votes and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Navya Haridas 1,09,939. CPI and BJP‘s vote-shares declined by 4% and 1.5%. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that she looked forward to being Wayanad’s voice in Parliament. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. I will make sure that over time, you truly feel this victory …