Not on Twitter, but Priyanka Gandhi still sets it aflutter

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra caused a Twitter-storm on Wednesday. At 5 pm, six of the top 10 hashtags trending across India were about her being named as the AICC general secretary Uttar Pradesh East. The hashtags were: #PriyankaGandhi, #PriyankaInPolitics, #PriyankaEntersPolitics, #Priyanka Vadra, #aicc general and #General Secretary. Interestingly, Priyanka hasn’t joined the microblogging website yet...

@RahulGandhi UP is central to building a new hope filled & compassionate India. The new UP AICC team lead by Priyanka & Jyotiraditya, will herald the dawn of a new kind of politics in the state. We will offer the youth in UP a dynamic new platform to transform the state.



@yadavtejashwi (Tejashwi Yadav) Congratulations to Priyanka Gandhi Ji on her appointment as General Secretary.A good decision by CP @RahulGandhi Ji.We wholeheartedly welcome her entry in active politics. Her appointment will not only energise youth & cadre but motivate 50% female population of India in politics.


@KapilSibal We welcome Priyanka Gandhi’s appointment as General Secretary. Her entry into active politics will energise cadres and be a catalyst for the rising fortunes of Congress.


@PrashantKishor One of the most awaited entries in Indian politics is finally here! While people may debate the timing, exact role and position, to me, the real news is that she finally decided to take the plunge! Congratulations and best wishes to Priyanka Gandhi.


@sherryontopp (Navjot Singh Sidhu) She is a terrific role model world-over and her charisma & magnetism will be the spark that ignites the Congress. Rahul Bhai’s strength multiplies manifold. Ek aur ek gyarah. BJP nau do gyarah.


@ShahnawazBJP (Shahnawaz Hussain) #PriyankaGandhi was campaigning for Congress both in 2009 & 2014. So saying that she has NOW entered ‘Active Politics’ is perfect example of ‘Old Wine in New Bottle’. Indian voter is wise & understands that Congress is getting nervous about the upcoming elections.


@MrsGandhi (Priti Gandhi) So has the Congress finally accepted that @RahulGandhi has failed?


@GabbbarSingh Our kids will board their flights from the Priyanka Gandhi International Airport