'Your unconditional love protected me': Rahul Gandhi pens emotional letter for Wayanad

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi on Sunday wrote a heartfelt letter for his previous Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad in Kerala, thanking the people for their 'unconditional love' that protected him. Rahul resigned from his seat in Wayanad earlier this week as he retained the Rae Bareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
Sharing the letter on X, Rahul wrote, "Dear brothers and sisters of Wayanad, I don't know how to thank you enough 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 of you. Heartfelt thanks."

In the letter, Rahul revealed why he looked sad during Rae Bareli media announcement. "Dear brothers and sisters of Wayanad, I hope you are well. You must have seen the sadness in my eyes when I stood in front of the media and told about the decision. Why should I be so sad? I met you five years ago. I came that day to request the support of each and every one of you. I was a stranger to you. And yet you believed me. You received me with unspeakable love and affection. It didn't matter what political statement you supported, what community you belonged to, what religion you believed in, what language you spoke."
"As I faced abuse each day, your unconditional love protected me. You were my refuge and my family. I never felt for a moment that you doubted it. I will never forget what I saw during the flood - families who have lost everything, those who lost their lives, property and friends. Yet not a single one of you has struck your highness," he wrote in the letter.
"I will always remember the countless flowers and hugs you gave me. Each of you has given me genuine love and tenderness. How could I forget the courage, beauty and confidence of little girls translating my speeches in front of thousands of people. It was truly a pleasure and an honor to be your voice in Parliament," he added.
Congress has now decided to field Priyanka Gandhi from Wayanad, the parliamentary seat that her brother won for two consecutive terms. This, Rahul said, comes as a relief to him. "I'm sad, but I'm relieved. Because my sister Priyanka will be there to represent you. If you decide to give them a chance, I am sure they will do a great job as your MP," he said.
Rahul concluded his letter with the promise that he would continue to support the people of Wayanad and said, "I have a loving family among the people of Rae Bareli. I am comforted that I am like you and have a deeply valued relationship. My commitment to you and the people of Rae Bareli is that we will stand together and defeat the hatred and violence that is spreading across the country. I don't know how to thank you enough for what you've done for me. You are part of my family, including the love and protection you gave me when I needed it most. I will always be with each of you."