Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will participate in the nomination of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Kalpetta, Wayanad on October 23, 2024, as per a statement from the Karnataka government. The Congress party approved Priyanka's candidature on October 15, following the announcement of the bypoll schedule by the Election Commission of India.

Endorsement from Rahul Gandhi

Earlier on Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi endorsed his sister's candidature, stating she would be a champion for Wayanad. He expressed his sentiments on X, saying:

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"The people of Wayanad hold a special place in my heart, and I can't imagine a better representative for them than my sister, Priyanka Gandhi. I'm confident she will be a passionate champion of Wayanad's needs and a powerful voice in Parliament. Join us tomorrow, 23rd October, as she files her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. Together, let's ensure Wayanad continues to be represented with love."

Nomination Process

Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, along with Mallikarjun Kharge, Party President, and Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, will accompany Priyanka during her nomination filing before the Returning Officer in Kalpetta. Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are also scheduled to hold a roadshow starting at 11 AM and will file the nomination at noon, according to sources.