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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi officially entered the electoral fray by filing his nomination papers for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.
This move comes as he seeks reelection from the constituency, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the people of Wayanad for their unwavering support and affection.
Accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi held a spirited roadshow in Kerala, emphasizing his deep-rooted connection with Wayanad.
Describing Wayanad as his home and its people as his family, Rahul Gandhi conveyed his pride and humility in once again contesting the Lok Sabha elections from this picturesque region.
Having secured victory in the 2019 polls with an impressive margin of over four lakh votes, Rahul Gandhi faces contenders from rival parties in the upcoming elections.
The battle for the Wayanad seat will see Rahul Gandhi pitted against BJP state president K Surendran and CPI leader Annie Raja.
As a key figure in the Opposition’s alliance, INDIA, Rahul Gandhi underscored the significance of the upcoming elections, characterizing it as a battle to safeguard India’s democracy against divisive forces.
He pledged to mobilize citizens across the nation to strengthen the unity of the country and uphold its democratic values.
With voting scheduled for April 26 in Kerala, and the counting of votes slated for June 4, Rahul Gandhi and his allies are poised for a spirited electoral campaign to secure victory and uphold the principles of democracy.