The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has been visiting his poll-bound home state more frequently than ever, will visit the State for several public events including visiting his home town Vadnagar to inaugurate a medical college and hospital during October 7-8. The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the poll dates in a week or so.

Rajnish Kumar will take over as the Chairman of State Bank of India from incumbent Arundhati Bhattacharya on October 7. Rajnish Kumar has listed tackling NPAs and improving profitability as his top priorities. Prior to this appointment, he was Managing Director — Compliance and Risk, and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Capital Markets Limited, the merchant banking arm of SBI.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address a poll rally in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on October 7. Ministers, other lawmakers and party office-bearers would be present at the rally themed ‘Vikas se Vijay Ki Aur’ (from development to victory).

Prohibitory orders will be in place in Ahmedabad from October 7. The police have cited security concerns as reason for the order that will be in place till October 22.

The Soyabean Processors Association of India will hold the International Soy Conclave on October 7 and 8 at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore. The theme of the conclave is “Creating Sustainable Soy Business”. Over 500 delegates from India and abroad are expected to participate in the conclave.