Ahmedabad: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday will visit Surat, the textile and diamond capital of the country, to participate in a candle-light vigil as part of the opposition parties' 'Black Day' protest.
Gandhi is expected to reach Surat Wednesday morning, after which he will have informal meetings with the industry representatives and workers during the day.
Congress and other opposition parties have decided to observe November 8, the date when prime minister Narendra Modi last year announced demonetisation, as 'Black Day'.
Gandhi's decision to take part in the protest in Gujarat is significant as the state is going for polls next month.
"He will have formal interaction with traders in Adajan area of the city in the evening," sources added.
"He will participate in a candle light vigil on the 'Black Day' near Vivekanand Statue in Chowk Bazar area of Surat city Wednesday after a formal meeting with traders," they said.
Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi confirmed the proposed visit and the program of the party vice-president.
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