Ahead of Gujarat polls, HC lifts ban on BJP leader Hardik Patel's entry into Mehsana district
Hardik Patel was banned from entering his home district of Mehsana in a rioting case connected with the 2015 Patidar quota stir. He had filed the bail modification petition on the ground that he wanted to offer prayers at the temple of his "kuldevi" (local deity).
Nov 11, 2022, 18:58 PM ISTSonia Gandhi appoints Hardik Patel working president of Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee
Interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday approved a proposal to nominate Patidar community leader Hardik Patel as the working president of the party's Gujarat unit.
Jul 11, 2020, 20:19 PM ISTMamata Banerjee sends rakhee To Hardik Patel, conveys support for his fast
Leaders from other opposition parties too visited Hardik Patel to show solidarity.
Aug 26, 2018, 21:18 PM ISTHardik Patel used quota stir to become leader, amass wealth: Ex-aides
Patidar quota stir spearhead Hardik Patel used the agitation as a tool to satisfy his ambition to emerge as a leader and has become a "crorepati" within one year of launching the movement, two of his former aides have claimed.
Aug 23, 2016, 00:31 AM ISTPatel agitation: As it happened on Monday
A bandh call has been given by Patel protesters for Monday, for the entire state of Gujarat to protest against Sunday's police action.
Apr 18, 2016, 17:28 PM IST