New Delhi, March 20 The people of Kerala are ready for change, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday, as he campaigned for a UDF government in the state.
"The UDF is the team of Kerala," he said in a post on X.
"Each candidate represents the voice, aspirations, and trust of the people of Kerala. This is a collective of experienced leaders and young change-makers – a strong team of men and women who understand the complexities of the constituencies they represent," Gandhi said in his post.
"For me, Kerala is home, and the people of Kerala are family. I owe a great debt to the people for everything they have taught me and for the love and warmth they have shown me – I will always be your partner," the former MP of Wayanad said.
"The message from Kerala is clear – the people are ready for change, they seek a government that listens, understands, and delivers with honesty."
"Along with the upcoming UDF government, I will do everything to help build a better future for this beautiful state," the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha said.
"Kerala will win. The UDF will lead," he said, campaigning for the United Democratic Front in Kerala.
Gandhi's message came a day after the Congress released its list of 92 candidates for the April 9 assembly election in the state.
Determined to take on the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Congress on Thursday banked on its state leadership to see it through, deciding against fielding any of its MPs.
The party braved internal pressures by banking on its Kerala leadership rather than sending parliamentarians to fight the polls.
The Congress is contesting 92 seats, leaving others for its allies in the UDF and some independents.
The Congress has been out of power in the southern state for a decade.