Uttar Pradesh East

Congress is 3G now after Priyanka 'G'andhi's entry in politics, says Amit Shah at East Midnapore rally; refers to UPA-era 2G scam

BJP president Amit Shah mocked the appointment of Priyanka Gandhi as a Congress general secretary and said the party had become '3G' from '2G' now, a play on the 2G scam that emerged during the UPA regime.

Sumitra Mahajan says Priyanka's appointment in Congress shows 'Rahul Gandhi cannot handle politics alone'

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said: "Priyanka is a good woman. But her appointment also shows Rahul has understood that he cannot do politics alone, so he asked his sister Priyanka to help him."

Priyanka Gandhi poses sternest test for Narendra Modi, might force cracks in social coalition forged since 2014

In the run up to his bid for another term, Priyanka's formal entry into politics is the sternest test till date for Modi, both in the short-run and in the long-term. The smart politician that he is, Modi will know that the completion of what former aide, Prashant Kishor, dubbed as "one of the most awaited entries in Indian politics" adds to his litany of headaches.

Congress propels Priyanka Gandhi to wean Brahmins away from BJP, woo Muslims to take chin off SP-BSP alliance

The Congress has certainly created a buzz through Priyanka and has its supporters in Uttar Pradesh jubilant. It certainly makes life difficult for the BJP, but could also have some unforeseen consequences for the SP-BSP alliance.

Mehbooba Mufti welcomes Priyanka Gandhi into politics, wonders if she could become 'X factor' of 2019 polls

Priyanka formally entered politics on Wednesday with the Congress appointing her general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, ending years of speculation.

Priyanka Gandhi enters active politics, appointed Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East

Congress president Rahul Gandhi appointed his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the AICC general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East.