Trailing Priyanka

• Born: January 11, 1971
• Marries Robert Vadra, a jewellery exporter in 1997
• 1999: Virtually takes over mother Sonia Gandhi’s election campaign. Finds instant popularity in Amethi and Bellary from where Sonia is contesting
• Son Rehan born in August 2000
• Daughter born in June 2002
• 2004: Campaigns in Amethi along with brother Rahul

Amethi 1999 Amethi 2004 countering the BJP’s India Shining campaign ” I can only say that standing in this village here, I cannot say that there is development. There is no food to eat, there are no houses to live in, nothing and it is all very shameful.” “I am very clear in my mind. Politics is not a strong pull, the people are. And I can do things for them without being in politics.” “I was very enthusiastic and joined the party when I was 18. But then I forgot all about it.” • • • • “I have said it a thousand times. I am not interested in joining politics, and I am here to campaign for my mother.”