Shankersinh Vaghela to visit Delhi today

GANDHINAGAR: A day before his 77th birthday on July 21, leader of opposition in the state assembly, Shankersinh Vaghela, is going to visit New Delhi. However, there has been no hint about who he is going to meet, and sources claimed it is a private visit.

Confirming the development, Vaghela told some reporters on Wednesday, “I am going to Delhi on a personal visit and have no plans to meet Soniaji or Rahulji.”

Coming ahead of his promised show of strength on his birthday celebrations being organized in

Mahatma Mandir

, word of Vaghela’s vist to New Delhi has set off a fresh spate of speculations about his political planning. Rumours began that Sonia or Rahul Gandhi may have called him for talks, after his Tuesday’s announcement about holding a “Sam-Samvedna Samarambh” on July 21.

When asked on Tuesday whether his grievances about the workings of the party had been resolved in his last meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Vaghela had told reporters to wait till July 21.

About continuing in Congress or leaving the party, Vaghela had given the same answer and told reporters, “Wait till July 21, your answers will be given.”

Hence, Vaghela’s sudden visit to New Delhi on July 20 is being seen as significant in Gujarat’s political circles.