Parliament Winter Session / Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament, what will change in Congress politics?

Parliament Winter Session: Five years after entering politics, Priyanka Gandhi has now reached the Lok Sabha. Her swearing-in has created an atmosphere of enthusiasm not only within the Congress but also among the alliance leaders. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has described Priyanka's entry as an infusion of energy and power in the party, while Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has given her the title of lioness. Priyanka's entry into Parliament has raised many hopes and expectations in the Congress and its allies. Now the question arises whether Priyanka's entry into Parliament will change anything special within the Congress?

Priyanka Gandhi's political journey

Priyanka Gandhi entered active politics in 2019, but she was identified with the organization. She was the party in-charge in Uttar Pradesh, but the party did not get the expected success there. It is still challenging for the Congress to win electoral ground in UP, and Priyanka has now been removed from there and given the responsibility of General Secretary in the organization. In 2024, Priyanka Gandhi contested and won the Lok Sabha elections from Wayanad seat in Kerala. This seat is considered important for the Congress because Rahul Gandhi won here in 2019, but after winning from Rae Bareli in 2024, Rahul handed over this seat to Priyanka.

Now with Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament, the question is being raised that what will change within the Congress and what will be her role?

Priyanka in Parliament, what will change in Congress?

Role in floor management

The position of floor management in the Congress Parliament has been weak in the last few years. In 2019, when the bill was being introduced to remove Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress whip in the Rajya Sabha changed sides, causing heavy losses to the party. Priyanka's entry into Parliament is expected to improve the floor management of the Congress. She can challenge the government by adopting new strategies on big issues.

Lack of Hindi-speaking speaker

In the 2024 elections, the Congress won good seats in North India, but the party did not have any leader whose speech would be effective in the entire Hindi belt. Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament can solve this problem. Priyanka Gandhi's fluent and effective style of speaking in Hindi can prove beneficial for the party. She can especially emphasize on women's issues, as indicated by Mallikarjun Kharge. Her speech can further strengthen the image of the Congress.

Can become the pivot of the alliance

Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament can also strengthen the alliance management of the Congress. She has good relations with Akhilesh Yadav of SP and has played an important role in the alliance from behind the scenes many times. Now her presence in Parliament will give the leaders of the allied parties a chance to communicate directly with Priyanka. This can further strengthen the alliance management of the Congress.

Effect of Priyanka's entry within Congress

Priyanka Gandhi's entry into Parliament can bring many important changes in the Congress. While on one hand there may be a change in the responsibility of prominent personalities like KC Venugopal within the organization, the party can also get new guidelines in floor management. Priyanka's change in role has now given her an important place not only within the Congress but also within the alliance.

Finally, Priyanka Gandhi's entry into the Lok Sabha can be a new beginning not only for her but also for the Congress and its alliance partners. Her parliamentary tenure is expected to infuse new enthusiasm and strength in the party.