Malappuram (Kerala), Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a significant political force in the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, on Monday expressed happiness over the Congress's decision to field Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the Hills constituency for the upcoming by-elections and said that He has presence. Bharat formation will strengthen the opposition in Parliament.
IUML supreme leader Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, who is also a key partner in the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, said the party had suggested that Priyanka be fielded from Wayanad if Rahul vacates the seat. Needed
"When Priyanka comes to Kerala, it will strengthen the UDF in a big way," Thangal told reporters.
Thangal, who was accompanied by senior IUML leader PK Kunhalikutty, said it was time Priyanka should be in Parliament as it would instill confidence in secular democratic forces.
According to League leaders, given the political atmosphere in the country, Priyanka's presence will give a tough time to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.
Kunhalikutty said that Priyanka will be elected from Wayanad seat with a huge margin.
The reaction from the IUML state leadership came soon after party chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced in New Delhi that Rahul Gandhi will retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh and vacate the Wayanad seat, allowing his sister Priyanka to contest from there. .
Rahul had won from both Wayanad and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies and had to vacate one seat within 14 days of the Lok Sabha results declared on June 4.
IUML supreme leader Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, who is also a key partner in the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, said the party had suggested that Priyanka be fielded from Wayanad if Rahul vacates the seat. Needed
"When Priyanka comes to Kerala, it will strengthen the UDF in a big way," Thangal told reporters.
Thangal, who was accompanied by senior IUML leader PK Kunhalikutty, said it was time Priyanka should be in Parliament as it would instill confidence in secular democratic forces.
According to League leaders, given the political atmosphere in the country, Priyanka's presence will give a tough time to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.
Kunhalikutty said that Priyanka will be elected from Wayanad seat with a huge margin.
The reaction from the IUML state leadership came soon after party chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced in New Delhi that Rahul Gandhi will retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh and vacate the Wayanad seat, allowing his sister Priyanka to contest from there. .
Rahul had won from both Wayanad and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies and had to vacate one seat within 14 days of the Lok Sabha results declared on June 4.
