New Delhi: In a video message, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the people of India, party workers, and the INDIA bloc partners for placing their trust in him for the role of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha.

The Congress leader affirmed his belongingness to them, pledging to advocate their concerns and voice inside the Parliament, while steadfastly defending the Constitution against any assault.

In the video message, Rahul Gandhi emphasised that the role of the opposition leader transcends mere designation, carrying the weighty responsibility of championing people’s voices and fighting for their interests and rights.

Rahul Gandhi also expressed his sincere gratitude to the people of the country, Congress workers, and colleagues from the INDIA bloc for entrusting him with their trust.

He emphasised that the position of the Leader of Opposition is not merely a title, but a significant responsibility to represent people’s voices and advocate their interests and rights.

The Congress leader said that when someone asked him what it means to be the LoP, he replied that “it is your voice and instrument. Whatever your feelings, your problems, I will raise those on your behalf in the Lok Sabha”.