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New Delhi: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is expected to begin the party’s poll campaign in Delhi from January 26, even as Lok Sabha’s Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, scales back his outreach efforts for the upcoming elections ostensibly due to his reported ill health.
A senior leader involved in the Congress’ campaign management in Delhi confirmed that Priyanka Gandhi will address her first rally in northeast Delhi on Sunday evening, marking the start of her participation in the Delhi Assembly polls.
“All Congress candidates have sent requests to the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) asking that Priyanka campaign on their seat,” said a senior DPCC functionary. “However, she will focus only on critical areas, especially since Rahul Gandhi’s campaign schedule remains uncertain due to his health,” the functionary added.
On Thursday, Rahul Gandhi cancelled a rally in northeast Delhi’s Mustafabad, raising concerns about his availability for future events. While Gandhi has another rally lined up at Madipur for Friday, however, leaders said his participation at the moment still remains uncertain. Delhi Congress Chief Devendra Yadav, however, expressed optimism regarding Rahul’s involvement. “Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Madipur is still on schedule, and he will address a large gathering there,” Yadav said, adding that after Republic Day, all senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi, will actively campaign. Delhi’s 70 Assembly seats will go to the polls on February 5.
So far, Rahul Gandhi has addressed one major rally in Seelampur on January 13 and released two short videos, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governments during his visit to AIIMS OPD patients.
