Thiruvananthapuram: A BJP woman candidate in the Kerala local body election is triggering much curiosity over her name, Soniya Gandhi.

The 33-year-old D Soniya Gandhi is contesting as BJP candidate at Nallathani ward in Munnar panchayat in Idukki district.

\"My father Durairaj was a staunch Congress worker. It was owing to his admiration for the Nehru family as well as Sonia Gandhi that made him name me Soniya Gandhi. Now my husband Subash is a BJP worker and hence I also became a BJP supporter,\" Soniya Gandhi told DH.

Soniya said that during her school days her friends and teachers used to make fun of her over the name. Hence she even thought of changing the name. But now she is happy with the name as it is an added advantage for her in the election campaign.

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