Have you seen these candid photos of Priyanka Gandhi and Robert Vadra?

Updated On: 18 February, 2020 11:00 AM IST |

Indian National Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra on February 18, 1997. On the occasion of their 22nd wedding anniversary, here are some candid pictures of the couple from over their years of togetherness.

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<p>Priyanka Gandhi, daughter of the late Rajiv Gandhi and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, married businessman Robert Vadra on February 18, 1997, at the Gandhi residence, at 10 Janpath in New Delhi. </p>

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Priyanka Gandhi, daughter of the late Rajiv Gandhi and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, married businessman Robert Vadra on February 18, 1997, at the Gandhi residence, at 10 Janpath in New Delhi.

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Priyanka Gandhi and Robert Vadra's wedding, which was a traditional Hindu ceremony, was a low key affair with about 150 guests in attendance.

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Robert Vadra first met Priyanka Gandhi through his sister Michelle in 1985 when she was just 13 years old.

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It is said that it was Robert Vadra who stood by Priyanka Gandhi when the Gandhi family grieved after her father's assassination.

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Priyanka Gandhi wore a south Indian sari which belonged to her grandmother, Indira Gandhi.

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Robert Vadra's father, Rajendra Vadra hailed from Uttar Pradesh, while his mother Maureen is of Scottish origin.

<p>Robert Vadra is active through his Facebook account and often seen conveying his support to Priyanka Gandhi and his brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi in their political journey. </p>

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Robert Vadra is active through his Facebook account and often seen conveying his support to Priyanka Gandhi and his brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi in their political journey.

<p>Social media has often been Robert Vadra's platform to send wishes to his wife and make political statements. On Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics last year, he took to Facebook to extend his wishes. </p>

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Social media has often been Robert Vadra's platform to send wishes to his wife and make political statements. On Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics last year, he took to Facebook to extend his wishes.

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Priyanka Gandhi has always been a pillar of support to Robert Vadra at his times of tribulations.

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While residing in Civil Lines, Moradabad, Robert Vadra ran a business in wood handcrafts and brass

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Robert Vadra and Priyanka Gandhi are doting parents to their two children, Raihan and Miraya.

<p>Priyanka Gandhi is a strict disciplinarian and follows Buddhism. Priyanka Gandhi is not only a follower of Buddhist philosophy, but also a practitioner of Vipassana as taught by SN Goenka.</p>

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Priyanka Gandhi is a strict disciplinarian and follows Buddhism. Priyanka Gandhi is not only a follower of Buddhist philosophy, but also a practitioner of Vipassana as taught by SN Goenka.