Fri Oct 25 01:39:15 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– **Event**: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a senior Congress leader, has filed her nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election in Kerala.
– **Supporters Present**: The nomination was submitted in the presence of key Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, and Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal.
– **Context**: The by-election is taking place due to Rahul Gandhi’s resignation from the Wayanad MP seat.
– **Debut Election**: This is Priyanka’s first direct contest in an election. She mentioned that despite campaigning for 35 years for her family members, this is her first time campaigning for herself.
– **Voting Date**: The voting is scheduled for November 13, with counting of votes on November 23, alongside results for assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
– **Gratitude Expressed**: Priyanka expressed her gratitude to Mallikarjun Kharge for giving her the opportunity to contest in the elections.
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