Who is Navya Haridas? Former software engineer facing Priyanka in Wayanad

s the political landscape in Kerala heats up, BJP leader Navya Haridas is poised to face Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi in the upcoming Wayanad polls. A former software engineer at HSBC Hyderabad, Navya made a bold decision to resign from her lucrative job and enter public service, driven by her passion for politics and a vision for development. Navya, who serves as the state general secretary of the Mahila Morcha, has garnered attention for her impressive track record.

Her journey in politics began in earnest in 2015, and she quickly rose through the ranks, winning her first election in the Kozhikode Corporation by a narrow margin of 129 votes. Since then, she has become a prominent figure, known for her sincerity and commitment to corruption-free governance. In the 2020 elections, Navya was highlighted as a potential mayor candidate and made history by winning in a general category ward, surprising party leaders with a victory margin of 479 votes.



Her dedication to grassroots development and her ability to engage with constituents have made her a respected voice in the party, particularly in a corporation where the BJP holds just seven seats. Navya's political journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing. Coming from a Sangh Parivar family.

A graduate of Mukkam KMCT Engineering College, she excelled academically and remains an ardent supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India. She is the daughter of T. Haridasan and T.

M. Shakuntala. Her husband, Shobin Shyam, works as a marine rig auditor in Singapore.

They have two children, Satvik Shobin and Ishana Shobin, both of whom attend Malaparamba Veda Vyasa School..