On his 54th birthday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was celebrated by party workers at the AICC headquarter in New Delhi. He urged all workers to engage in humanitarian efforts and charity instead of any grand celebrations. The party also posted a video of the celebrations and expressed their gratitude towards Gandhi for being a leader who stands against anger, hatred, and tears. They also hailed him as 'Jannayak' for his contributions towards reclaiming democracy and bringing hope to the people.
In a decision that has caused much excitement within the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi has announced that he will be stepping down from his seat in Kerala's Wayanad. This move comes after consultations with the Gandhi family and top leaders of the party, and has been welcomed by party leaders and allies in the state. Priyanka Gandhi, who has a strong bond with the people of Wayanad, will now be contesting the bypoll in Rahul's place. She has promised to be a good representative for the people of Wayanad and will also continue to maintain a presence in Raebareli.