Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra officially entered the electoral race by filing her nomination for the upcoming Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll on Wednesday. In her affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India, Priyanka revealed assets totaling more than Rs 12 crore.

According to the details in her affidavit, Priyanka declared movable assets worth Rs 4.27 crore. This includes balances in three bank accounts, investments in mutual funds, PPF, a Honda CRV gifted by her husband Robert Vadra, and approximately 4,400 grams of gold, valued at Rs 1.15 crore.

The 52-year-old leader also disclosed owning immovable assets worth Rs 7.41 crore. Among these are two inherited half shares of agricultural land in Mehrauli, New Delhi, and a half share in a farmhouse, with a combined value of Rs 2.10 crore. She also owns a residential property in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, currently valued at over Rs 5.63 crore.

In comparison, Robert Vadra, her husband, reported movable assets of Rs 39 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 27.64 crore.

Priyanka Gandhi's liabilities amount to Rs 15.75 lakh, while Robert Vadra’s stand at Rs 10 crore. Priyanka’s sources of income include rent, interest from bank deposits, and investments, while Vadra’s earnings come from his business, rents, and investments.

Here’s a breakdown of their assets and liabilities:

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra:

1. Movable assets: Rs 4.25 crore
2. Immovable assets: Rs 7.74 crore
3. Total assets: Rs 11.99 crore
4. Liabilities: Rs 15.75 lakh
5. Income for 2023-24: Rs 15.09 lakh

Robert Vadra:

1. Movable assets: Rs 37.91 crore
2. Immovable assets: Rs 27.64 crore
3. Total assets: Rs 65.55 crore
4. Liabilities: Rs 10.03 crore
5. Income for 2023-24: Rs 15.09 lakh

After filing her nomination, Priyanka shared that her political journey began when she was 17, campaigning for her father, the late Rajiv Gandhi, in 1989. She noted that although she has campaigned for her mother, Sonia Gandhi, her brother Rahul Gandhi, and other colleagues, this is the first time she is campaigning for herself.

Priyanka, who arrived in Wayanad with her mother and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, led a roadshow with her brother, Rahul Gandhi, in Kalpetta, Kerala. Thousands of supporters welcomed her with placards, balloons, and cheers.

Recalling her family's deep connection with the people of Wayanad, Priyanka expressed gratitude for the support her brother received during tough times. She assured the crowd that she would continue to strengthen the bond between Rahul and the people of Wayanad.

Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the gathering, urged the people of Wayanad to take care of Priyanka just as they had supported him when he needed it the most.