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Rahul Gandhi meets Dharavi leather artisans in Mumbai, discusses impacts of redevelopment project

Sachin Shinde was smiling brightly. On Thursday, Mr. Gandhi visited Dharavi for a meeting with leather artists and craftsmen at their workshops and discussed the potential impacts of Dharavi Redevelopment Project on the leather industry. “We told Mr. Gandhi that the Dharavi redevelopment will disturb the ecosystem of the leather industry, making it difficult for artisans to keep alive the craft and their livelihood. Mr. Gandhi also visited Sudheer Rajbhar, the founder of Chamar Studio and leather designer, at the latter’s office, while he met Sunil Netke and his brothers at their workshop. Mr. Rajbhar said: “Chamars are seen as untouchables, naming the brand Chamar means everyone has to touch it and keep it with them — be it a purse, bag, shoes, or other accessories.” Marketing and training Showing the photos of the customised bag that he gifted to Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her mother Sonia Gandhi, Sunil Netke said: “Mr.

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