Hardik Patel

Gujarat Lok Sabha elections: As Hardik leads Congress campaign, Patidars say he is ‘next Keshubhai’

Hardik, who formally joined Congress last month, however, rarely referred to his quota agitation days, so much so that he even desisted from shouting “Jai Sardar” slogan until a young supporter requested him to do so.

Slapped at rally, Hardik says BJP trying to kill him

Alleging that it was an attempt to kill him, Hardik accused the ruling BJP of being behind the attack. The Congress also condemned the attack, calling it “BJP sponsored”.

Hardik Patel slapped: BJP trying to attack and kill me, alleges Patidar leader; party denies any involvement

The man, identified as Tarun Gajjar, a resident of Kadi town of Mehsana district, suffered injuries after he was thrashed by Congress workers, Patel supporters and others at the rally venue.

Nod to land Hardik Patel’s chopper in Gujarat's Lunawada cancelled after ‘land owners object’

Hardik was scheduled to address a public meeting in Lunawada and campaign for Congress candidate VK Khant on Thursday evening. On April 16, permission had been granted by the district magistrate to land the chopper at the helipad.

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Money for NYAY to come from Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, says Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a rally at Asrana Chowkadi in Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, the Congress president repeated his charge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been “favouring a few industrialists by going out of way but does little for the poor”.

Gujarat: As Hardik Patel admits PAAS is to be dissolved, the Patidar vote is up in the air

This election, many believe, is going to be a litmus test to see if Hardik’s decision to join the Congress has worked in the favour of the party.

If BJP can’t respect martyr’s kin, how can it respect common man, asks Hardik Patel

In his press conference, Rupani had said that Congress was speaking the language of Pakistan and added that like Pakistan, Congress is also asking for evidence.

Hardik Patel: No vikas, BJP misleading voters with India-Pak, temple-mosque

Poking holes in the claimed “Gujarat model of development”, Hardik reminded the nearly 500-people gathered for the rally, that a community (the Patidars) had to agitate in 2015 because there were no jobs.

BJP insulting freedom fighters by calling Congress a party of Pakistan: Hardik Patel

Addressing an election meeting in Porbandar before Congress candidate Lalit Vasoya filed his nomination papers for Porbandar Lok Sabha seat, Hardik Patel said the attack by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Congress is in essence an attack on the stalwarts who led the freedom struggle of the country.

Poll hopes fade for Hardik Patel as SC rejects his plea for urgent hearing

In July 2018, a sessions court in Visnagar found Patel guilty in a case of rioting and arson during the 2015 Patidar quota agitation and sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sedition case: Hardik Patel produced in court

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

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.

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Why Are We Talking About Hardik Patel: Beyond The News