Priyanka Gandhi: Taking centre stage from the shadows

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, having recently made her foray into active politics, is serving as the general secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) -- Uttar Pradesh (East). Watch the video to know more about your neta.

Quick facts about Priyanka Gandhi Vadra:

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was born on January 12, 1972.
Priyanka gave her first public speech when she was just 16-year old.
She is a graduate in Psychology from Delhi University. In 2010, she completed her masters in Buddhist studies.
Priyanka Gandhi struck a chord with people due to her resemblance with her grandmother, former prime minister Indira Gandhi.
In her childhood, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was groomed by her late grandmother, Indira Gandhi.
Priyanka served as the campaign manager for Sonia Gandhi in 2004 Lok Sabha polls.
Priyanka is married to her childhood love Robert Vadra, a businessman from Delhi.
Robert Vadra has been embroiled in a slew of court cases over money laundering charges. But Priyanka has been a constant support for him.
Priyanka accompanied Robert Vadra to the Enforcement Directorate office on the day of questioning in money laundering probe, in February 2019.
In 2008, she had a secret meeting with Nalini Sriharan -- the suicide bomber responsible for the death of her father, former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Priyanka has two children, a son Raihan and a daughter Miraya.
Priyanka Gandhi has converted to Buddhism and practices Vipassana as taught by SN Goenka.