Hardik Patel

Ahmedabad court allows withdrawal of sedition case against BJP MLA Hardik Patel

March 02, 2025 3:08 pm

The sedition case against Hardik Patel and four others was among the nine Patidar quota agitation cases that the Gujarat government last month announced it would withdraw.

Patidars won over, BJP govt drops some more cases against Hardik Patel, others in Gujarat

February 07, 2025 9:00 pm

Of 300-odd cases registered against Patidar protesters in 2015, more than 270 now withdrawn. Move ahead of Assembly Session and amid a brewing Patidar row

BJP’s Hardik Patel says Gujarat govt ‘withdrew sedition cases’ against 2015 Patidar quota agitators

February 07, 2025 1:14 pm

Dinesh Bambhania, another leading figure in the protests, also claimed that cases were 'withdrawn', thanking the state.

Patidar stir: Surat court acquits 3 youths accused of assaulting cops

May 01, 2024 9:02 am

The arrest pertains to the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samithi movement spearheaded by Hardik Patel.

Gujarat court acquits BJP MLA Hardik Patel in 2017 political speech case

January 19, 2024 9:17 pm

During the hearing, Patel's lawyer Yashwantsinh Vala argued that the prosecution did not provide any clear evidence to prove that Patel had delivered a political speech or spoke in favour or against any political party or candidate.

Gujarat confidential: Hardik’s Sewa Diwas

July 21, 2023 4:44 am

BJP MLA from Viramgam, Hardik Patel, on Thursday celebrated his 30th birthday in Viramgam town. Hardik celebrated the day as Seva Diwas, organising a function where various benefits were disbursed among the needy. The beneficiaries included children having single parents and farmers.

Hardik Patel urges Union minister G Kishan Reddy to restore Munsar Lake in Gujarat’s Viramgam

June 27, 2023 5:10 pm

In his letter to the Union Minister of Culture, G Kishan Reddy, Patel requested him to appoint a team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to restore and maintain the beauty of the lake.

Gujarat confidential: Tongue-in-cheek

May 19, 2023 12:51 am

While attending a function on Tuesday to inaugurate the office of BJP MLA Hardik Patel in his constituency of Viramgam, Gujarat BJP president C R Paatil made a tongue-in-cheek remark regarding the former Patidar quota agitation leader.

Gujarat Confidential: Lab Grown Diamonds

April 08, 2023 12:40 am

Some disgruntled party workers refer to the situation in the terminologies of the diamond industry.

Gujarat confidential: Captain Out

March 30, 2023 4:18 am

It was Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s turn to bat at the Swarnim Gujarat MLA Cricket League on March 27 when his team Sabarmati was playing against Team Narmada led by first-time MLA from Viramgam and Patidar youth leader Hardik Patel.

Hardik Patel ties the knot in a simple ceremony at a temple in Gujarat

January 28, 2019 7:31 am

Patidar quota leader Hardik Patel got married to Kinjal Parikh on Sunday in a simple wedding ceremony at a temple in Digsar village of Gujarat's Surendranagar district

Patidar leader Hardik Patel defies police, organises massive roadshow in Ahmedabad

December 12, 2017 8:40 am

In the second phase of campaigning in poll-bound Gujarat, Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader, Hardik Patel on Monday took out a motorcycle rally in Ahmedabad.

Is Modi coming to spray pesticides in Saurashtra, if not campaign, asks Hardik Patel

November 14, 2017 9:02 pm

They are accusing Rahul Gandhi of doing politics in Gujarat. So why is Modi coming to Gujarat every now and then? Is he coming to spray pesticides in fields in Saurashtra

Hardik Patel meets Muslim community members in Godhra

October 22, 2017 4:57 pm

Addressing members of the Muslim community in Godhra, Patidar agitation leader Hardik Patel said that they have to fight together for better government in the country.

Patel quota stir turns violent; curfew imposed, internet services suspended

April 17, 2016 9:56 pm

Curfew was imposed in Gujarat’s Mehsana town after a massive rally of the Patel community demanding reservation and release of their jailed leaders on Sunday turned violent.

Patels' stir hits normal life in Gujarat

August 26, 2015 6:29 pm

Normal life was paralysed as schools,colleges, business establishments including banks and public transport remained closed in Gujarat in view of the bandh call given by Hardik Patel after his brief detention on Tuesday (August 26).

Patidar Quota Stir Leader Hardik Patel To Be Face Of Shiv Sena Poll Campaign In Gujarat

June 22, 2020 7:11 pm

Sedition case: Hardik Patel produced in court

February 08, 2016 10:29 am

Ahmedabad, Feb 08 (ANI): Patel Quota protest leader Hardik Patel was produced before a metropolitan court in Ahmedabad on Monday in connection with the sedition case filed against him by the Ahmedabad Police. The supporters of Patel Quota agitation raised slogans in support of their leader outside the court.

Hardik Patel produced in court

January 21, 2016 7:53 am

Surat, Jan 21 (ANI): Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel was taken to the Surat district court early today. Hardik’s advocate Jaswant Wada said that Hardik had written a letter to the people stating the solution lies with the government and if the Patel community stood at a disadvantage, then he would continue the agitation against the Gujarat Government. Surat police had earlier submitted a 44-page chargesheet against Hardik in a case related to blockade of highway near Kamrej last year.

Patel Row Turns Violent: Nine Dead, PM Modi Appeals For Calm; There's More Than Meets The Eye

June 06, 2020 3:46 pm

Why Are We Talking About Hardik Patel: Beyond The News

August 18, 2015 6:44 pm