Not averse to joining politics: Robert Vadra

CSM NAGAR (AMETHI): Hitting the campaign trail in this Gandhi family bastion, Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra today indicated that he was not averse to joining politics.

Arriving here along with his daughter last night, Vadra took part in a rally in Gauriganj this morning and later addressed the electorate in Salon assembly segment of Amethi.

When asked whether he would join politics during an informal chat with reporters, Vadra said, "I would definitely contest if the people so desired".

He stressed that he is lending support as a family member to take forward Rahul's message, though both Rahul and Priyanka do not require any help.

"I have come to share and take Rahul's message to villages and every corner and you will definitely see a change," he said.

To a question whether it was time for Rahul to become the prime minister, he said that he could not speak on the issue and Rahul would himself reply to it.

Priyanka who has been here since the past February 3 would be addressing about 20 meetings all over the constituency today before she is expected to leave later in the day.

According to Congress sources, Rahul Gandhi is also scheduled to address three meetings on February 11 in Sultanpur, Gauriganj and Rae Bareli assembly constituencies, where polling is scheduled for February 15.