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Diamond traders’ association leader Manhar Sutaria said, “We held a condolence meeting which was attended by diamond traders and merchants of Mahidharpura and Varachha diamond markets. Pandesara Weavers Association president Ashish Gujarati said, “All the 700 units in Pandesara GIDC observed bandh to pay respect to Vajpayee. Surat: Textile and diamond units observed bandh to pay respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee here on Friday.Power loom weaving sector and textile traders had announced holiday after learning about the death of Vajpayee on Thursday. All the 165 textile markets remained shut for Friday to pay respect to him.” FOSTTA president Manoj Agarwal said, “A voluntary closure was observed in the textile markets. Atalji was a great leader and we wanted to pay our respect to him.”Diamond units and diamond markets in Varachha and Mahidharpura were shut on Friday to pay respect to Vajpayee..