Huge support for Priyanka to play larger role: Congress

New Delhi: Having played a key role in sealing a deal with Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will play a significant role in campaigning during the assembly elections in the state, hinting at a larger role for herself in the party.
The Congress on Monday said party workers want Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to play a “larger role” in politics.
Several senior Congress leaders acknowledged her role in striking an alliance with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh.
The Congress will contest 105 seats and the Samajwadi Party 298 seats.
According to sources, there will be joint campaigns in Uttar Pradesh with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will share the stage on few occasions.
“There will be star campaigners from both parties. The programme and schedule of the campaigns will be finalised soon. There could be few symbolic appearances of both Rahul and Akhilesh together,” said a party source.
“Priyanka Gandhi will also campaign beyond Amethi and Rae Bareilly,” the source added. (IANS)