Priyanka Chaturvedi is a Rajya Sabha MP from Shiv Sena (UBT) and the party’s Deputy Leader in the Upper House. She has been active in politics for over a decade, after starting her career in media and communications. She is known for her articulate debates in Parliament and on news platforms. Representing Maharashtra, she is regarded as one of the well-known women parliamentarians in India.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, she speaks about Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of 'vote theft' against the Election Commission. She also shares her views on Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as the VP. She also dives into the Marathi–Hindi language row, and what it takes for a woman without a political background to become an MP.

She also discusses Operation Sindoor, her meeting with Prime Minister Modi, and what lies ahead once her term in the Rajya Sabha ends next year.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:24 - Jaya Bachchan's 'Don't Control Me' Remark

02:29 - Why Jaya Bachchan Scolded a Man

06:24 - Experience as Rajya Sabha MP

07:34 - Rajya Sabha Suspension

08:44 - Dhankhar's Sudden Resignation

14:31 - Women Parliamentarians

17:11 - Future of Women in Politics

23:20 - How to Deal with Trolls

31:04 - Meeting with PM Modi

32:46 - What’s Next After Rajya Sabha?

36:02 - Priyanka’s Party Switch Buzz

39:27 - Hindi–Marathi Language Row

40:27 - When PM Met Op Sindoor Delegates

42:23 - Priyanka's Bilawal Bhutto Mimicry

45:23 - Part of All-Party Delegation on Op Sindoor

47:23 - Shiv Sena (UBT) Take on Op Sindoor

49:23 - Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over Op Sindoor

54:07 - Op Sindoor: Shiv Sena (UBT) Mixed Opinion

57:20 - Personal Comments in Maharashtra Politics

01:02:58 - Vote Chori Row

01:03:43 - Rahul's 'Match Fixing' Remark

01:15:10 - Is INDIA Bloc Still Together?

01:17:07 - Bihar 'SIR' Controversy

01:19:27 - Faith in Democracy

01:21:01 - SC's Order on Stray Dogs

01:26:15 - Priyanka Does Mimicry

01:28:10 - Meeting with Amitabh Bachchan

01:29:33 - Meeting with Ex-PM Dr Manmohan Singh

01:33:20 - Stories About Women MPs’ Sarees

01:35:20 - Is Shashi Tharoor Sidelined from Party?

01:36:20 - Delhiites vs Mumbaikars

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