New Delhi. In the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi won from Wayanad in Kerala and Rae Bareli seat in Uttar Pradesh. After this, Rahul Gandhi decided to remain an MP from Rae Bareli seat. Now, Congress has made Priyanka Gandhi Vadra its candidate from Wayanad seat. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Rahul Gandhi wrote an emotional letter to the people of Wayanad.
Rahul Gandhi wrote in his letter, “Dear sisters and brothers of Wayanad, I hope you are well. You must have seen the sadness in my eyes when I stood in front of the media to tell you about my decision. So, why am I sad? I met you five years ago. The first time I came to meet you, I came to seek your support.”
He further said, “I was a stranger to you and yet you believed in me. You embraced me with immense love and affection. It does not matter which political party you support, it does not matter which community you belong to or which religion you follow or which language you speak.”
Rahul Gandhi wrote in the letter, “When I faced abuse day after day, your unconditional love protected me. You people were my shelter, my home and my family. I never felt for a moment that you doubted me. I will never forget what I saw during the floods. People lost family and much more. Lives, property, friends, everything was lost and yet none of you, not even the youngest child, lost your dignity.”
He said, “I will always remember the countless flowers you gave me and the hugs you gave me. Everyone supported me with such genuine love and tenderness. How can I forget the courage, beauty and confidence with which the girls translated my speeches in front of thousands of people. It was indeed a pleasure and honour to be your voice in Parliament. I am sad, but I am comforted because my sister Priyanka will be there to represent you. I am confident that if you give her a chance, she will do a great job as your MP.”
He further wrote, “I am also at peace because the people of Raebareli are a loving family and a relationship that I treasure very much. My main commitment to the people of Wayanad and Raebareli is that we will fight and defeat the hate and violence that is being spread in the country. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me. Your love and protection is what I needed most. You are part of my family and I will always be there for you all. Thank you very much.”
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 23, 2024, 22:14 IST