Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?

When she appeared at the prayer service on her father's 66th birth anniversary on Friday, sporting a hair-style that bore an uncanny similarity to that of her late grandmother Indira Gandhi's, people couldn't help but marvel at how strikingly similar Priyanka Gandhi is to the former Indian premier.

  • Priyanka Gandhi paid a private visit to Amritsar on October 6 along with her husband Robert Vadra.
    Priyanka Gandhi paid a private visit to Amritsar on October 6 along with her husband Robert Vadra.
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  • Priyanka paid obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar with her husband.
    Priyanka paid obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar with her husband.
  • They also went to Wagah border on Tuesday.
    They also went to Wagah border on Tuesday.
  • Priyanka and Robert spent more than 30 minutes at the temple.
    Priyanka and Robert spent more than 30 minutes at the temple.
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  • Golden Temple is one of the most revered religious sites of Sikhs.
    Golden Temple is one of the most revered religious sites of Sikhs.
  • When Priyanka Gandhi appeared at the prayer service on her father's 66th birth anniversary on Friday, sporting a hair-style that bore an uncanny similarity to that of her late grandmother Indira Gandhi, people couldn't help but marvel at how strikingly similar the two are.<br><br>Not just her hairdo, but even her features and her gait reminds many of the elegant and poised former Indian Premier.
    When Priyanka Gandhi appeared at the prayer service on her father's 66th birth anniversary on Friday, sporting a hair-style that bore an uncanny similarity to that of her late grandmother Indira Gandhi, people couldn't help but marvel at how strikingly similar the two are.

    Not just her hairdo, but even her features and her gait reminds many of the elegant and poised former Indian Premier.
  • Parallels were drawn between the two as soon as Priyanka hit her teens and captured the attention of the shutterbugs across the nation.
    Parallels were drawn between the two as soon as Priyanka hit her teens and captured the attention of the shutterbugs across the nation.
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  • On Friday when Priyanka turned up sporting a green cotton saree and a new curly hairstyle, the 38-year-old bore the most stunning resemblance ever, to her grandmother.
    On Friday when Priyanka turned up sporting a green cotton saree and a new curly hairstyle, the 38-year-old bore the most stunning resemblance ever, to her grandmother.
  • Is it the new hairdo that did the trick? Style experts seem to agree. ?Priyanka's softer curls are identical to Indira's. She also shares her features, and her gait with her grandmom,? says designer Ritu Kumar.<br><br>Possessing the same grit as her grandmother, Priyanka has never hesitated in putting her foot down.<br><br>Much like how Indira took major decisions that eventually altered the course of Indian history.
    Is it the new hairdo that did the trick? Style experts seem to agree. “Priyanka's softer curls are identical to Indira's. She also shares her features, and her gait with her grandmom,” says designer Ritu Kumar.

    Possessing the same grit as her grandmother, Priyanka has never hesitated in putting her foot down.

    Much like how Indira took major decisions that eventually altered the course of Indian history.
  • 'Mass appeal' is one among the many qualities that she inherited from her grandmother.<br><br>Priyanka's popularity drew crowds from far and wide as she often accompanied her mother and brother to their constituencies of Rae Bareilly and Amethi.
    'Mass appeal' is one among the many qualities that she inherited from her grandmother.

    Priyanka's popularity drew crowds from far and wide as she often accompanied her mother and brother to their constituencies of Rae Bareilly and Amethi.
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  • In this picture, Priyanka shares a light moment with her brother and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. (PTI Photo)
    In this picture, Priyanka shares a light moment with her brother and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. (PTI Photo)
  • Priyanka is reputed as being a good organiser and is believed to be her mother's "chief advisor" on political matters.
    Priyanka is reputed as being a good organiser and is believed to be her mother's "chief advisor" on political matters.
  • The dressing style of both ladies has been quite similar too.<br><br>Many manage to catch a glimpse of the iconic leader specially when Priyanka is seen donning starched cotton sarees.<br><br>Looking impeccable, of course.
    The dressing style of both ladies has been quite similar too.

    Many manage to catch a glimpse of the iconic leader specially when Priyanka is seen donning starched cotton sarees.

    Looking impeccable, of course.
  • A popular slogan in Amethi in every election has been 'Amethi <i>ka danka, bitiya</i> Priyanka', asking Priyanka Gandhi to stand for elections.
    A popular slogan in Amethi in every election has been 'Amethi ka danka, bitiya Priyanka', asking Priyanka Gandhi to stand for elections.
  • Irrespective of the constant comparison between Indira Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, no one can deny the fact that Priyanka's aura is truly her own.<br><br>Her poise and elegance sets her apart from all others who hail from political families. Truly, a radiant personality who is willingly carrying the Nehru-Gandhi legacy forward, but in her own unique way. (PTI Photo)
    Irrespective of the constant comparison between Indira Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, no one can deny the fact that Priyanka's aura is truly her own.

    Her poise and elegance sets her apart from all others who hail from political families. Truly, a radiant personality who is willingly carrying the Nehru-Gandhi legacy forward, but in her own unique way. (PTI Photo)
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