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Amid Speculations Over Congress' Amethi Candidate, Robert Vadra Claims 'Entire Country' Wants Him To Join Active Politics
Robert Vadra (Pic Via Twitter)
Congress leader Priynaka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra has reiterated his interest in contesting the Amethi parliamentary seat.
Speaking to the media, Vadra stated that there is widespread support for his entry into active politics from across the country.
He also claimed that Amethi MP Smriti Irani has not fulfilled her electoral promises.
"The voice is coming from the entire country. They want me to get into active politics as I have always been among the people of the country. People always want me to be there in their region. I have campaigned there (Amethi) since 1999. Smriti Irani, the sitting MP from hasn't fulfilled her promises," Vadra said when asked whether he would contest from Amethi Lok Sabha seat, NDTV reported.
Vadra also claimed that the people of India are eager for change and are dissatisfied with the current BJP led Central government.
"People want change. They want to get rid of the BJP which is misusing the central agencies. People of India are with the Gandhi family as they are seeing the hard work put in by Rahul and Priyanka," he claimed.
The political atmosphere in Amethi has seen the emergence of posters featuring Robert Vadra outside the Congress party's office in Gauriganj, further fuelling discussions about his political ambitions.
However, no official announcement regarding his candidacy has been made thus far.
Robert Vadra had expressed similar intentions earlier this month, saying that the people of Amethi expect him to represent their constituency if he thinks of becoming a member of Parliament.
"They want a member of the Gandhi family returns, they will ensure the person's victory with a huge margin, they also expect that if I take my first step in politics, and think of becoming an MP, then I should represent Amethi," he had said on 4 April.
