MP Rahul Gandhi, who is currently campaigning in Wayanad for the upcoming bypoll, said that “I started using the word 'love' in politics when I came here” and that “my politics changed completely.”
“…When I first joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra, I was a bit surprised because it was a political walk. The purpose of the walk was political…but at the beginning of the yatra I noticed that I was hugging People and people kissed me. I said: I love you. They said: we love you. Today I realized that I haven't used the word 'love' in politics for years ,” he said during a campaign rally.
“After coming to Wayanad, I suddenly started using the word 'love' in politics. I realized that it was because the people of Wayanad gave me so much love and affection that my whole politics changed… People at Wayanad taught me that the word has a very important place in politics. That's why I'm wearing this t-shirt…,” he added.
Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, will see a battle between Congress' Priyanka Gandhi, BJP's Navya Haridas and Left Alliance's Sathyan Mokeri in the upcoming by-polls.
The elections were necessitated after Rahul Gandhi vacated the seat and opted to retain Rae Bareli following his victory in both constituencies in the general elections earlier this year. The by-elections for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency are scheduled for November 13.
Earlier in similar lines, Priyanka Gandhi said, “You recognize the right kind of politics; you recognize what is true. . than anything, wherever I go in Wayanad, I see a spirit of brotherhood and unity. I see mosques, temples, and churches coexisting peacefully… Hindus, Muslims, and Christians have defied every divisive agenda of the BJP and stand together at a time when our country is torn by divisive politics.”
She then expressed her sadness after meeting a farmer family in Wayanad.
“I met some farmers who grew coffee, pepper, bananas, cinnamon and ginger. They were a nice family, but I felt sad when I asked them about their hopes for the future. One of them told me: 'I have a debt of eight lakh rupees, but next year it will be good; I hope to have better production and be able to pay it back.' He showed remarkable courage,” Priyanka said.
