NEW DELHI: The entry of Priyanka Gandhi into active politics was a shocker for the BJP. She was brought to retain their lost glory in Uttar Pradesh. A demand was voiced to field her in Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first mission of Priyanka the party gave her has shocked the BJP.

The party wants Priyanka to bring her cousin Varun Gandhi back to the congress fold. The leadership led by Rahul has faith in Priyanka in completing the mission. Varun is presently Sultanpur MP and is unhappy with the saffron party. The Congress is trying to take advantage of this.

However, the congress assessment is that Varun's mother and Union Minister Maneka Gandhi may not be in favour of this. Meantime, if the BJP fails to contest Maneka this time, the Congress’ move will gain momentum. Though the relationship between Maneka and Sonia Gandhi is not warm, Rahul and Priyanka has a good rapport with Varun. Varun had always denied BJP leadership’s request to attack the Gandhi family in political speeches.