In an open emotional letter on breaking his political relations with Pilibhit, outgoing BJP MP Varun Gandhi has written to the voters that the relationship between him and Pilibhit is one of love and trust, which is far above political merits.
Saluting the people of Pilibhit, Varun Gandhi wrote, “I consider myself fortunate that I got the opportunity to serve the great people of Pilibhit for years. The ideals, simplicity and kindness found in Pilibhit have a huge contribution in my upbringing and development not only as an MP but also as a person. Being your representative has been the greatest honor of my life and I have always spoken up for your interests to the best of my ability.”
“Today, as I am writing this letter, countless memories have made me emotional,” he said.
Sharing his childhood memories, he wrote, “I remember that three-year-old little child, who came to Pilibhit for the first time in 1983 holding his mother’s finger, how did he know that one day this land would become his workplace and the people here will become his family.”
Varun further wrote in the letter that even though his tenure as an MP is coming to an end, but his relationship with Pilibhit cannot end till his last breath.
“I came into politics to raise the voice of the common man and today I seek your blessings to always continue doing this work, no matter what will be the cost.”
He described his relationship with Pilibhit as far above political merits. In the end it was written – I was, I am and will be yours.
The political relationship between Maneka Gandhi and her son Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit, which had been going on for the last 35 years, ended last week after BJP denied ticket to Varun this time.
This was the first time since 1989 that neither of them filed nomination from Pilibhit seat. BJP has made UP Cabinet Minister Jitin Prasad its candidate from Pilibhit.
Varun was also the National General Secretary of BJP in 2009-2010.
There is a rumour that the BJP may give Varun a big post in the organization or field him from any VIP seat in Awadh region. All these speculations are being made because even after being denied the ticket, Varun has neither left BJP nor given any such indication.