Kottayam (Kerala), March 30 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his appreciation for nurses and Kerala expatriates in the Gulf region on Monday.
In his election rally in Athirampuzha, Gandhi said that his mother, Sonia Gandhi, is in the hospital.
"I feel comfortable here because the nurses from Kerala are taking care of my mother. They are kind, compassionate, and gentle. That is why I feel comfortable," he said.
He added that if he were not receiving such care, he would be worried about his mother's well-being.
"So, who is making me feel comfortable? It is the women of Kerala. They are taking care of me while I am speaking. Can I not protect the women of Kerala?" he asked.
He stated that nurses from Kerala are widely recognized worldwide for their compassionate and gentle attitude.
Gandhi also praised the Kerala expatriates in the Gulf.
"If you go to West Asia and see the people from Kerala, you will see their magic. The people of Kerala have built Dubai, not the people of Dubai. It is simple," he said.
He added that the people of Kerala built Dubai because of their character, their ideas, and the way they treat people.
He said that having been a Member of Parliament for Wayanad for five years, he learned these qualities from the people of Kerala.