However, Priyanka said the decision on her candidature from Varanasi rests with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. AdvertisingInteracting with the media just before departing from Kerala after winding up her two-day trip to Wayanad, Priyanka said, “If Congress President asks me to contest, I will be happy to contest (from Varanasi).”There have been many calls within the Congress Varanasi unit asking Priyanka to contest the national elections from the temple town. Advertising“Shouldn’t I fight from Varanasi?” Priyanka quipped when a party worker asked her to contest from Rae Bareli. The speculation over Priyanka contesting from Varanasi has coincided with the Congress leader ramping up her attack on PM Modi in recent weeks. Priyanka has accused the Prime Minister of ignoring his constituency of Varanasi and has dubbed the BJP “anti-farmer” and “pro-rich”.

Source: Indian Express April 21, 2019 11:03 UTC