Kerala Election Sonia Gandhi: A unique political coincidence is in the headlines during the local body elections in Munnar, Kerala. Here, BJP has made 34-year-old Sonia Gandhi its candidate from Nallathanni Ward (Ward No. 16). Interestingly, his name matches that of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi and his father was once a staunch supporter of Congress. It was he who named his daughter Sonia Gandhi, inspired by the then Congress leader.
Family members support Congress
This name of 34-year-old Sonia Gandhi, living in Nallathanni Colony, Munnar, has been with her since childhood. His father Duri Raj works as a laborer and is a Congress supporter. Most of the members in his family support Congress only. Due to this political inclination of the father, when his daughter was born, he named his daughter after Sonia Gandhi, the popular Congress leader across the country at that time. This is the reason why Sonia’s name has been giving her a different identity among the people around her since childhood.
Political journey changed after marriage
After marriage, both Sonia Gandhi’s life and political inclinations changed. She is married to a man named Subhash, who is an active worker of BJP and has been continuously working for the party at the local level. Subhash has also taken part in Panchayat elections. Sonia was also influenced by her husband’s political activism and she also joined BJP. In this series, this time the party has fielded him as a candidate.
Will compete with Congress candidate
On this seat, he is competing against Congress candidate Manjula Ramesh and CPM’s Valarmati. Due to her name, Sonia Gandhi has become the center of discussion in the constituency and this situation is considered somewhat uncomfortable for the Congress, because the voters’ attention is naturally focused on this coincidence. Congress fears that this unique name could become a challenge for them.
Civic elections in Kerala are being conducted in two phases on 9 and 11 December and the results will be declared on 13 December. Before the assembly elections, these elections are being considered very important, in such a situation, this ‘Sonia Gandhi’ of Munnar is increasing the heartbeats of the Congress and excitement is also being seen in the election atmosphere.