This Article is From Feb 21, 2020

White House To Take Call On Donald Trump's Sabarmati Ashram Visit: Gujarat Chief Minister

Vijay Rupani's statement came in the backdrop of speculation in the last two days that the US president will not visit the Sabarmati Ashram, a place closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.

White House To Take Call On Donald Trump's Sabarmati Ashram Visit: Gujarat Chief Minister

The White House will decide about it and we will be informed soon, said Vijay Rupani.

Ahmedabad:

The White House will decide if US President Donald Trump will visit the Sabarmati Ashram during his day-long trip to the city on February 24, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Friday. 

Vijay Rupani's statement came in the backdrop of speculation in the last two days that the US president will not visit the Sabarmati Ashram, a place closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.

Earlier it was announced that after landing at the airport here on February 24, Trump will go to the Sabarmati Ashram and spend around 30 minutes there.

All preparations are in final stages for the visit of US President Donald Trump. He will directly come to Ahmedabad from Washington. "After that, a grand roadshow will be organised.

"Then he will go to the Motera stadium for ''Namaste Trump'' programme where two top leaders of the world (Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi) will be present, Vijay Rupani told reporters.

Asked about Trump's visit to the Sabarmati Ashram, Vijay Rupani said, The White House will decide about it and we will be informed soon.

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