New Delhi: During a public rally in Rae Bareli, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi made a poignant and emotional appeal to the audience. My circle has been filled with your love and blessings all my life. Your love has never let me feel alone. Everything tha Iahve has been given to you. Im handing over my son to you, she said, emphasizing her deep connection with the people of Rae Bareli. She urged them to treat Rahul Gandhi with the same affection and trust they have always shown her, assuring them that Rahul will not let you down.मुझे खुशी है कि आज काफी समय के बाद आपके बीच आने का मौका मिला है। मैं हृदय से आपकी आभारी हूं।आपके सामने मेरा सिर श्रद्धा से झुका हुआ है।20 साल से एक सांसद के रूप में आपने मुझे सेवा का मौका दिया है। ये मेरे जीवन की सबसे बड़ी पूंजी है।रायबरेली मेरा परिवार है, वैसे ही अमेठी भी… pic.twitter.com/39VeYnZ9mH— Congress (@INCIndia) May 17, 2024Congress candidature announcementThe rally held on Friday marked a significant moment as Sonia Gandhi announced Rahul Gandhis candidature for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli, in addition to his candidacy from Wayanad in Kerala. Joining Sonia on stage were her children, Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, underscoring the united front of the Gandhi family.मैं आपको अपना बेटा सौंप रही हूं।: श्रीमती सोनिया गांधी जी📍 रायबरेली, यूपी pic.twitter.com/5kwxLtM8nt— Congress (@INCIndia) May 17, 2024A legacy of love and dedicationReflecting on her bond with Rae Bareli, Sonia Gandhi expressed her gratitude, saying, Your love has never let me feel alone. Everything of mine has been given to you. I have handed over my son to you. She appealed to the crowd to extend the same support and affection to Rahul, reinforcing his commitment to their welfare.इंदिरा जी के दिल में रायबरेली के लिए एक अलग जगह थी।मैंने उन्हें काम करते हुए करीब से देखा है। उनके मन में आपके लिए असीम लगाव था।मैंने राहुल और प्रियंका को भी वही शिक्षा दी है जो इंदिरा जी ने और रायबरेली की जनता ने मुझे दी।सबका आदर करो, कमजोर की रक्षा करो। अन्याय के खिलाफ… pic.twitter.com/7Owc5vHu57— Congress (@INCIndia) May 17, 2024Tribute to Indira GandhiSonia Gandhi also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, highlighting her deep connection with Rae Bareli. Indira ji had a special place for Rae Bareli in her heart. I have seen her working closely and she had immense love for you, Sonia recalled.She mentioned that the values imparted to Rahul and Priyanka were influenced by Indira Gandhis teachings and the people of Rae Bareli, emphasizing respect, protection of the weak, and the relentless fight against injustice. Do not be afraid because your roots and traditions of struggle are very strong, she encouraged.रायबरेली के मेरे परिवारजनों..मुझे खुशी है कि आज काफी समय के बाद आपके बीच आने का मौका मिला है। मैं ह्रदय से आपकी आभारी हूं।आपके सामने मेरा सिर श्रद्धा से झुका हुआ है।20 साल तक एक सांसद के रूप में आपने मुझे सेवा का मौका दिया है। ये मेरे जीवन की सबसे बड़ी पूंजी है।रायबरेली… pic.twitter.com/ZhnB3vJA4s— Congress (@INCIndia) May 17, 2024LIVE: Joint public rally by Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji, Shri @RahulGandhi, Smt. @priyankagandhi and Shri @yadavakhilesh in Raebareli, UP.https://t.co/7EBTFsQnv1— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 17, 2024