During her public rally in Panamaram, Congress leader and candidate for Wayanad Lok Sabha by-elections, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "During one of the most difficult times of him (Rahul Gandhi), you, people of Wayanad stood by him. It is you who stood by the democracy of the country...each one of you, your votes gave him strength, courage and bravery to walk from one end of this nation to other in the name of peace and brotherhood."