Rahul Gandhi likely to commence visit to poll-bound Mizoram on Monday
Gandhi will address a press conference before his departure on October 18, he said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Photo/PTI)
AIZAWL: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to commence his three-day visit to Mizoram on Monday to campaign for the party's candidates for the November 7 assembly polls in the northeastern state, party officials said.
During his visit, Gandhi will lead a march in Aizawl city and interact with people, Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee treasurer Lalmalsawma Nghaka said.
The party is likely to announce its candidates for the 40-member assembly polls during Gandhi's visit, he said.
"Rahul Gandhi will arrive here on Monday as part of Bharat Jodo Yatra. During his three-day visit, he will participate in a 2-km-long march from Chanmari to Treasury Square in Aizawl and will campaign for our candidates. He will also interact with renowned personalities of the state," Nghaka said.
Gandhi will address a press conference before his departure on October 18, he said.
The counting of votes is scheduled on December 3.
