Congress vice-president is scheduled to visit Gandhinagar today where OBC leader Alpesh Thakor is likely to join the party. The Congress has also invited Patidar agitation leader Hardik Patel and Dalit leader and activist Jignesh Mevani to meet Rahul Gandhi ahead of the crucial Gujarat Assembly election. During the visit, Rahul Gandhi will participate in the 'Navsarjan Gujarat Janadesh' rally. During the one-day visit, Rahul Gandhi is likely to meet rebel Janata Dal (United) leader Chhotu Vasava. OBC leader Alpesh Thakor recently met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi and announced that he is set to join the Congress.

Source: India Today October 23, 2017 06:11 UTC