Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Joins Politics, Gets Key UP Post Ahead Of Polls

NEW DELHI: 

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the sister of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, has finally taken the plunge into politics, just months ahead of the national election due by May. She may contest the Lok Sabha elections from her mother Sonia Gandhi's constituency, Raebareli, Congress sources have said. Often dubbed the "Brahmastra" or the mythical ultimate weapon of the Congress, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will debut as the party's general secretary in charge of the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, which pitches her against the ruling BJP's top two mascots, Prime Minister Narendra Modi - whose constituency Varanasi will be in her share - and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.