A new member of India's most famous political dynasty has formally entered politics, with the opposition Congress party assigning her a position as it prepares for national elections due before May.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is the 47-year-old daughter of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
She has in the past helped her mother and brother, party president Rahul Gandhi, campaign in their constituencies but had never held a party post.
The party on Wednesday announced she will hold the title of All India Congress Committee General Secretary.
The party is expected to face a tough election battle with two powerful regional parties reaching an agreement, leaving the Congress party to fend for itself.
Australian Associated Press
