During this visit, he attended a program to mark the culmination of padayatra being undertaken by state leader of opposition Ramesh Chennithala.\u00a0 On Monday, he inaugurated Kudumbashree Sangamon at Poothadi, and the Gandhi statue at a School at Meppadi. He also attended a\u00a0 farmer tractor rally from Thrikkaipetta to Muttil to support the farmers.\u00a0 He went to Thiruvananthapuram after inaugurating the Cancer Detection and Treatment Center at the Government Community Health Center in Edavanna town.<\/p>\n
Massive crowds gathered to meet him and the air was jubilant with the expectancy of promises made by the leader with assurances that promises made would come to fruition.\u00a0 His connection with the crowds was real, natural, charged with compassion.\u00a0 He was on the boat with them, ate with them, and interacted with them, listening to their concerns, offering solutions.\u00a0 One person shared a picture of him admiringly saying, \u201cRahul Gandhi can dive into a depth of 75 meters without oxygen. He is perfect in underwater swimming!\u201d\u00a0 He captured their hearts with his simplicity, humility, and strength.<\/p>\n
On the day that Rahul Gandhi went fishing with the fishermen at Thangassery Beach in Kollam, he observed the disheartened faces of the fishermen when their nets were drawn out empty.\u00a0 He immediately promised a separate budget for farmers as also “separate” minister for fisheries, if Congress is voted into power in Kerala.<\/p>\n
In his speech at Thangassery Beach in Kollam, he said, “We should make sure that what we promise we deliver.\u00a0 This is our commitment!\u201d<\/p>\n
He also said, \u201cWe are determined to make the life of every Indian – every farmer, every fisherman, every worker \u2013 easier.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cI fight the BJP, I fight the ideology of RSS every single day.\u00a0 Every single step I take they attack me.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cNon-violence by our side, no power on earth can defeat us in this fight for India’s prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also stated, \u201cLDF doesn’t care about the youth of Kerala.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cWe must listen to the voice of Kerala.\u201d<\/p>\n
He reinstated, \u201cOver the last five years there has been a systematic campaign to take away what belongs to the people and give it to the rich.\u201d<\/p>\n
He emphatically said, \u201cA nation can only prosper when the promises made are fulfilled bringing progressive changes in the lives of people. Congress stands for its commitment and ensures that promises are delivered.\u201d<\/p>\n
The visit comes ahead of the assembly elections set to take place in the month of May.<\/p>\n
It is interesting to note that the Congress-ruled Rajasthan government introduced the Right to Health Bill, which Rahul Gandhi had promised while he was campaigning in Rajasthan. This would indicate that Kerala can be sure that promises made will be delivered.<\/p>\n
Congress party stated on Twitter<\/p>\n
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\nIn our manifesto, we are developing a version of NYAY. Where every single poor person in Kerala will get money in their bank accounts. It will make their life easier and help educate their children: Shri @RahulGandhi<\/a> Ji #KeralaWithRahulGandhi<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PivfrNwUVQ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7Ak859olXT<\/a><\/p>\n
— Congress, Minority Department (@INCMinority) February 24, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n