<b>Periscope:</b> Rahul first to visit Gujarat after note ban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Varanasi on Thursday to address party workers

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will address a public rally in Mehsana, Gujarat, on Wednesday where the party enjoys a majority in both district and taluka panchayats. This will be his first visit to the state after demonetisation.

The visit holds significance with Assembly polls expected to be held in 2017. He had visited Gujarat in July to meet four dalit youths, who were allegedly thrashed by cow vigilantes in Una town. According to party leaders in the state, around 200,000 people are likely to attend the meeting.

Modi to address party workers in Varanasi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be