Rahul Gandhi Retains Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seat; Priyanka Gandhi To Contest From Wayanad In Kerala

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who received the Lok Sabha elections from two seats – Wayanad in Kerala and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, has determined to maintain the UP seat and vacate the Kerala seat. His sister Priyanka Gandhi will now contest from the Wayanad seat. Gandhi received the Wayanad seat for the second time this 12 months. He had contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh and Wayanad in Kerala however misplaced the UP seat whereas bagging the Wayanad seat. 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated, “Rahul Gandhi won from the two Lok Sabha seats but as per the law he has to vacate one seat. Rahul Gandhi will keep the Raebareli seat and vacate Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.” Addressing the media this night, Rahul Gandhi stated that he’s emotionally linked to Rae Bareli in addition to Wayanad. He stated that Priyanka would turn into an excellent chief for the individuals of Wayanad. Rahul Gandhi stated that after Priyanka wins from Wayanad, each – Rae Bareli and Wayanad could have two MPs as each the brother and sister will serve the individuals of those constituencies. 

This 12 months as properly, Rahul Gandhi contested the Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad and Rae Bareli. Rae Bareli’s seat was vacated by Sonia Gandhi who shifted to the Rajya Sabha citing in poor health well being. Later, Rahul Gandhi contested for the seat. Gandhi bagged the Wayanad seat by a margin of three,64,422 votes whereas Rae Bareli by 3,90,030 votes. 

Congress has additionally determined to area Priyanka Gandhi from the Wayanad seat. “Priyanka will contest from Wayanad but I will keep visiting the constituency periodically. We will fulfil the promises made to the people of Wayanad and Rae Bareli,” stated Rahul Gandhi. Talking to media, Priyanka Gandhi stated that she would proceed to serve the individuals of Rae Bareli in addition to Wayanad. “I am very happy to be able to represent Wayanad and I will not let them feel his (Rahul Gandhi’s) absence. I will work hard and I will try my best to make everyone happy and be a good representative. I have a very old relationship with Raebareli and Amethi and it cannot be broken. I will also help my brother in Raebareli. We will both be present in Raebareli and Wayanad,” stated Priyanka Gandhi.

Congress which had received only one seat in Uttar Pradesh through the 2019 polls, went on to win six seats this 12 months of the 17 it contested. Thus, the Congress social gathering has determined to maintain its concentrate on the most important state when it comes to the Lok Sabha seats. Keeping Rae Bareli may even ship a message to the people who the Congress is eager on working for the individuals of the state.