Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra detained by UP Police on her way to meet the family of the sweeper

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was on Wednesday detained by the Uttar Pradesh Police while she was on her way to Agra to meet the family members of a sanitation worker who was allegedly killed in police custody.

Oct 20, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

One day, I have to: Priyanka Gandhi on contesting UP elections 2021

The general secretary of the All India Congress Committee in charge of Uttar Pradesh, however, refused to give a direct answer about her election debut and quipped "It has not been decided as yet," when asked about contesting from Raebareli or Amethi in the upcoming UP polls

Oct 19, 2021, 19:22 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s BIG announcement - Congress to give 40% tickets to women in UP assembly polls 2022

“These tickets will be given on the basis of merit and not just on the basis of caste or religion. I have taken this decision for women`s empowerment. There is no other political motive, agenda behind this decision," Priyanka Gandhi added. 

Oct 19, 2021, 14:54 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be face of UP election campaign: Congress leader

Congress' newly-appointed campaign committee chief P L Punia said, Priyanka Gandhi was "successful" in her struggle and went to Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich to met the families of the victims.

Oct 17, 2021, 17:04 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Congress delegation calls on President, demands removal of MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni

A delegation of Congress leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AK Antony, Mallikarjun Kharge besides Rahul Gandhi called on the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan demanding the immediate removal of Mos Home Teni.  

Oct 13, 2021, 12:55 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Priyanka Gandhi observes 'maun vrat' seeking removal of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu, along with party leaders and workers sat on 'maun vrat' seeking dismissal of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni. 

Oct 11, 2021, 17:07 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi condemns killing of Kashmiris by terrorists, says 'it's painful'

Kashmir has reported several terror attacks in the last three days.

Oct 08, 2021, 11:14 AM IST

BJP govt at Centre, Uttar Pradesh 'scared' of Gandhi siblings, says Congress leader Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress president said the party will protest and resort to a 'jail bharo andolan' if Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is not released by the UP Police.

Oct 06, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Illegally confined, not allowed to meet my lawyer, alleges Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

In a statement, Priyanka said that she has not been produced in front of a magistrate or any other judicial officer.

Oct 06, 2021, 07:35 AM IST

Why's Priyanka Gandhi in jail, while minister roaming free?: Sanjay Raut slams UP govt

Sanjay Raut took a jibe at BJP and referred to Ajay Mishra Teni, whose son is allegedly involved in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, which has led to the death of at least 8 people.

Oct 05, 2021, 19:16 PM IST

Stopped at Lucknow airport, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel sits on the floor

Baghel had come to Lucknow to visit state Congress office and meet party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.  Baghel sat on a dharna at the airport after being disallowed to go to the Uttar Pradesh Congress office amid widespread protest over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Oct 05, 2021, 15:41 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, 10 others booked for disturbing peace

FIR has also been lodged against Congress leaders Deependra Hooda and Ajay Kumar Lallu. 

Oct 05, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Congress to stage nationwide protests today, seeks Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s release

The Congress had on Monday said that a nationwide campaign against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that led to the death of four farmers would be held outside all DC offices from “Kashmir to Kanyakumari”.

Oct 05, 2021, 06:48 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sweeps room in detention as mark of protest against Lakhimpur Kheri violence, WATCH

A video of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sweeping a room with a broom as a token of protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence has gone viral on social media.

Oct 04, 2021, 14:21 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slams UP govt, questions Centre's mentality

The way the farmers were crushed at Lakhimpur Kheri shows the government`s mentality that if you stand against them, you will be crushed. This mentality is not good for the country," said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. 

Oct 04, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Akhilesh Yadav demands MoS Ajay Mishra’s resignation, Rs 2 cr ex-gratia for victims' kin

"Rs 2 crores and government jobs should be given to next of kin of the farmers who lost their lives in the incident," said SP chief. 

Oct 04, 2021, 11:09 AM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Rahul Gandhi backs Priyanka, says Congress will continue fight for justice

"Priyanka, I know you won`t relent - they are stunned by your courage. In this non-violent fight for justice, we will make the country`s Annadata win," he tweeted.

Oct 04, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

LIVE: 'Killing Raj' is happening in Uttar Pradesh, says Mamata Banerjee on Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Mamata Banerjee called the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri a "very sad and unfortunate incident." 

Oct 04, 2021, 07:39 AM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: FIR registered against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son

Several farmer leaders, including BKU’s Rakesh Tikait and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, had demanded that an FIR be registered against MoS Mishra and his son for their alleged involvement in the violence that hit the district on Sunday.

Oct 04, 2021, 07:31 AM IST