Wayanad will have two members in Parliament, says Rahul Gandhi
The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi urges support for his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad parliamentary elections.
Wayanad is the only constituency in the country which will have two members in the Parliament, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday (October 23, 2024) as he urged the people of the hill district to vote for his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as she makes her electoral debut.
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Ms. Vadra would be “the official MP” from Wayanad, while he would be “the unofficial MP.”
"One is the official member of the Parliament and the other is the unofficial member of the Parliament and both will work together to protect the people of Wayanad," he said, while addressing a public meeting at Kalpetta here after the massive roadshow held by his sister ahead of filing her nomination for the bypoll.
Mr. Gandhi, who represented the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency from 2019 to 2024, further said that just like the people of the district protected and looked after him when he needed it the most, they should look after his sister.
“I think all of you understand very well the relationship I have with the people of Wayanad. In her speech, Priyanka said that you protected me, looked after me when I needed it most,” he said.
"The rakhi I am wearing was made by my sister. I don't take it off till it breaks. This is a symbol of a brother's protection to his sister. That is why I request the people of Wayanad to look after my sister and protect her. She will put her entire energy into the problems of Wayanad and to protect you," he said.
He further said that being the "unofficial MP" from Wayanad, he will come here and "interfere" in the problems people are facing.
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