Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: BJP leaders have become disconnected from the public, says Priyanka Gandhi
The HinduPriyanka Gandhi Vadra, general secretary of the All India Congress Committee and United Democratic Front candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, criticised the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government during a ‘street corner meeting’ held at Naiketty in Wayanad on Sunday, asserting that BJP leaders have become increasingly disconnected from the public. “Many older people may remember my grandmother, Indira Gandhi, and the profound respect and connection she had with India’s tribal communities,” Ms. Vadra noted, recalling her grandmother’s belief in a way of life harmonious with the forests, land, and waters. Ms. Vadra drew attention to the achievements of the United Progressive Alliance government, citing the Forest Rights Act, MGNREGA, and the Right to Education, as key initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalised communities. Addressing the challenges faced by tribal communities in the district, Ms. Vadra expressed pride in meeting several individuals from various tribal groups and recognising their achievements.