Rahul Gandhi links mother’s illness to Kerala’s nurses, turns personal moment political

Rahul Gandhi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital as his mother, Sonia Gandhi, remains admitted and under observation. Skipping his Kerala visit, the Congress leader addressed a Kozhikode rally virtually, sharing an emotional account of staying overnight at the hospital. In his speech, Rahul Gandhi highlighted the compassion of a Kerala nurse, linking the personal moment to the state’s global reputation in healthcare. The message struck a political chord, blending personal experience with a broader appeal to Kerala’s identity ahead of the Assembly elections.