By-elections, BJP candidates declared for 25 seats in 8 states, Navya Haridas will contest against Priyanka on Wayanad Lok Sabha seat. Let us know who is Navya Haridas after all. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, where she will face Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The need for this by-election arose after Rahul Gandhi, now the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was elected from Uttar Pradesh’s Raebareli and chose to retain that seat.
Who Is Navya Haridas?
Navya Haridas, 36, is a mechanical engineer with a B-Tech degree from KMCT Engineering College, Calicut University, graduating in 2007.
Political Experience: She has served as a two-time councilor in the Kozhikode Corporation and currently holds the position of Mahila Morcha State General Secretary in the BJP.
Social Media Presence: On her Facebook page, Haridas identifies as the BJP Parliamentary Party Leader and BJMM State General Secretary.
Criminal Record: According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), she has no criminal cases against her.
Assets and Liabilities: Navya Haridas owns assets valued at ₹1,29,56,264, with total liabilities amounting to ₹1,64,978.
Navya Haridas vs. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Following Rahul Gandhi’s decision to vacate the Wayanad seat, the Congress party has opted to field his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, for her electoral debut. Under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress has intensified its campaign efforts to improve upon Rahul Gandhi’s previous victory margin.
In addition to Haridas and Gandhi, the Communist Party of India (CPI), an ally in the opposition INDIA bloc, has announced Sathyan Mokeri as its candidate against Priyanka.
Wayanad Bypoll Details
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled the by-election for November 13, with results to be declared on November 23. Meanwhile, BJP state general secretary C Krishnakumar will contest in the Palakkad Assembly constituency, where the party hopes to secure a victory in the upcoming bypolls in the state.
