Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?

Updated: August 23, 2010 14:49 IST

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 visits Amritsar
Priyanka Gandhi paid a private visit to Amritsar on October 6 along with her husband Robert Vadra.
Priyanka Gandhi visits Amritsar
Priyanka paid obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar with her husband.
Priyanka Gandhi visits Amritsar
They also went to Wagah border on Tuesday.
Priyanka Gandhi visits Amritsar
Priyanka and Robert spent more than 30 minutes at the temple.
Priyanka Gandhi visits Amritsar
Golden Temple is one of the most revered religious sites of Sikhs.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
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.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
Parallels were drawn between the two as soon as Priyanka hit her teens and captured the attention of the shutterbugs across the nation.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
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.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
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.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
'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.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
In this picture, Priyanka shares a light moment with her brother and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. (PTI Photo)
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
Priyanka is reputed as being a good organiser and is believed to be her mother's "chief advisor" on political matters.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
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.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
A popular slogan in Amethi in every election has been 'Amethi ka danka, bitiya Priyanka', asking Priyanka Gandhi to stand for elections.
Priyanka Gandhi - The new Indira?
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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