Lucknow, March 27: The general secretary of the AICC in charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said that she can contest the elections if the Congress wants. According to reports, younger Gandhi could contest from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, from her mother Sonia Gandhi's constituency, which she has been nurturing for years. Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Will Priyanka Gandhi Atone Congress’ Sins in Ayodhya, Asks BJP.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Speaking to ANI, on being asked if she will contest in Lok Sabha Elections 2019, said, "I've not decided yet; If my party asks me to contest, I will definitely contest. My wish is to work for the party."

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Earlier, when Rahul Gandhi was asked about Priyanka's entry to parliamentary elections, even he was not committal. "It is up to Priyanka if she wants to," the Congress chief said. Priyanka Gandhi Writing Book 'Against Outrage' on Her Political Vision, to Release it a Month Before 2019 Lok Sabha Elections: Report.

Meanwhile, hours after the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, saying that visit temples only during the election period. Giving a befitting reply, Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday said, "How does he know where I go and when? How does he know I don't go during non-election time?

Elections in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to start from April 11. The election in the northern state will take place in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. The Counting of votes will take place on May 23, 2019.

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