Priyanka Gandhi appointed Congress General Secretary

The Congress party has finally exposed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to mainstream politics, as she has been appointed as the AICC general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East). This is the first official position held by Priyanka.

The Gandhi scion has always shied away from active politics citing personal reasons. The move is being seen as one to strengthen the party's hold in the Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2019 general election.