Priyanka Gandhi preps for Lok Sabha poll debut from Wayanad, vows to 'help' Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli

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Priyanka Gandhi is joining the poll race from Wayanad, after Rahul Gandhi opted to retain Raebareli, the Gandhi family bastion.After the announcement was made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi said, “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." Priyanka Gandhi added.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will vacate the Wayanad seat in Kerala from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on Monday.Rahul Gandhi has to vacate one of the seats within 14 days of the Lok Sabha results, which came out on June 4.Rahul Gandhi said it was a difficult decision for him as he has an emotional connection with both Rae Bareli and Wayanad."The last five years as a member of Parliament from Wayanad have been a very fantastic and enjoyable experience.

The people of Wayanad gave me support, energy to fight in a very difficult time. I will never forget that...."I will continue to visit Wayanad and the promises we made to Wayanad will be fulfilled," he said.