Gujarat congress delegation led by GPCC President Arjun Modhwadia today visited New Delhi and met Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee demanding increase in Cotton export quota.

According to Gujarat Congress’s statement, the delegation demanded approval of 1.5 million bale export of Cotton which “was accepted by Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran”.

“Maran told delegation that he would call Cotton Advisory Board’s meeting and promised that export of 15 lakh bale will be permitted,” statement of Congress party added.