Rahul pens emotional letter to people of Wayanad

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who resigned from the Wayanad lok sabha seat and decided to retain Raebareli, on Sunday penned an emotional letter to the people of Wayanad thanking them for their support.

In his letter Rahul said that he felt sad while resigning from Wayanad seat. He had won both Wayanad and Raebareli seats and had to choose one.

The Congress leader recalled his first meeting with the “sisters and brothers” of Wayanad and said he had come to seek their support for the election in 2019.

“I was a stranger to you and yet you believed in me. You embraced me with unbridled love and affection. It didn’t matter which political formation you supported, it didn’t matter which community you were from or which religion you believed in or which language you spoke,” Rahul said.

“When I faced abuse day after day, your unconditional love protected me. You were my refuge, my home and my family. I never felt for even a moment that you doubted me,” he said.

He also recalled the floods in Kerala and said he never forgot what he saw. Life, property, friends all gone and yet not one of you but not even the smallest child had lost your dignity.

“I will remember the countless flowers and hugs you gave me. Each one given with such genuine love and tenderness. How can I ever forget the bravery, beauty and confidence with which young girls would translate my speeches in front of thousands of people. It was truly a joy and an honour to be your voice in Parliament,” he said.

He, however expressed satisfaction that his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be there “to represent you”. He said he is confident that she will do an “excellent job of being your MP if you decide to give her the opportunity”.

“I am also consoled because I have a loving family in the people of Rae Bareli and a bond that I cherish deeply. My central commitment to both you and the people of Rae Bareli is that we will fight and defeat the hatred and violence being spread in the country,” he said.

“I do not know how to thank you for what you have done for me. For the love and protection you gave me when I needed it most. You are part of my family and I will always be there for each and every one of you,” he added.