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Hardik Patel Shaves Head, Tries To Kick Up Dust Ahead Of PM Narendra Modi's Visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat, Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and 50 of his supporters today got their heads tonsured, alleging "atrocities" against their community by the BJP government, and launched a 'march for justice'.
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Hardik Patel Demands Release Of Patels Convicted In 2002 Riots Cases
Quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel has demanded the release of Patel youths convicted in various riots cases of 2002, but alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not facilitate it as he now wants to project himself as a "secular" leader to the world.
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No Admissions In Gujarat On Basis Of Reservation For Patels
The Supreme Court on Monday said the stay of the Gujarat High Court verdict quashing 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections will continue but no admission would take place on the basis of the quota was carved out in the wake of Patel agitation in the state.
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Hardik Patel to Be Tried For Sedition, Not Treason, Court Says
In partial relief to Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, the Gujarat High Court today dropped treason charges against him but declined to quash the sedition charge that is punishable with up to a life term.
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Ahmedabad Police Opposes Bail Pleas of Hardik Patel and his Aides
The city police today opposed the bail applications filed by Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and his two aides, arrested in a case of alleged sedition claiming that the accused may resort to similar unlawful activities if they are released.
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Hardik Patel's Police Custody Extended Till November 3
An Ahmedabad court today extended police custody of Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel by two more days to November 3 in an alleged case of sedition and waging war against the government.
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Local Bodies Elections After Patel Quota Stir Will Test BJP in Gujarat
The upcoming local bodies election of Gujarat will test BJP's 20-year dominance over the state political scene as the ruling party grapples with the ramifications of the Patel quota agitation.
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Case Against Hardik Patel for Holding Meeting Without Permission
The Modhera police in Mehsana district of Gujarat today lodged an FIR against the Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel for organising a public meeting without permission.
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In Gujarat, a Rs 1000 Crore Package for Bright Students, Caste no Bar
Under pressure from the protesting Patels, the Gujarat government today announced a Rs 1000-crore special package for students that will be applicable to all castes. The only qualifying factors for the students will be merit and a low income.
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Patel Quota Protests: New Leaders Emerge on Gujarat's Political Arena
The quota stir by the Patel community has led to the emergence of new leaders on the political scene of Gujarat, posing a threat to the established leadership of the ruling BJP and main opposition Congress.
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Patel Agitators Withdraw Bank Deposits, Ban Politicians' Entry in Villages
Intensifying their quota agitation, residents of some Patel-community dominated villages in Gujarat are withdrawing their bank deposits with one cooperative bank reporting that about Rs 20 lakh was withdrawn in just one day.
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Hardik Patel Not Allowed to Meet BJP Lawmaker over Patel Quota Issue
Hardik Patel, leader of the Patel quota agitation in Gujarat, was stopped by the Police from meeting a local legislator in Ahmedabad today, after his organisation, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), had earlier announced that they launch a drive to know whether Patel legislators in the state support their quota agitation or not.
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Hardik Patel Postpones 'Reverse Dandi March' to September 13
Hardik Patel on Saturday postponed the 'reverse Dandi Yatra' till September 13 after the Gujarat government denied him the permission for the march.
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Crime Branch Records Statement of Cops in Patel Agitation Case
The city crime branch today recorded the statements of senior police officials present during the lathi charge at the Patel quota rally at GMDC ground on August 25 in order to find out the exact situation at that time.
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Hardik Patel Asks Patel Legislators to Clarify Stand Over Quota Row
Hardik Patel, leader of the Patel quota agitation in Gujarat, today said he will start meeting legislators of his community soon to know where they stand on the reservation issue, which sparked violence across the state claiming ten lives last week.
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Hardik Patel Shaves Head, Tries To Kick Up Dust Ahead Of PM Narendra Modi's Visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat, Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and 50 of his supporters today got their heads tonsured, alleging "atrocities" against their community by the BJP government, and launched a 'march for justice'.
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Hardik Patel Demands Release Of Patels Convicted In 2002 Riots Cases
Quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel has demanded the release of Patel youths convicted in various riots cases of 2002, but alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not facilitate it as he now wants to project himself as a "secular" leader to the world.
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No Admissions In Gujarat On Basis Of Reservation For Patels
The Supreme Court on Monday said the stay of the Gujarat High Court verdict quashing 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections will continue but no admission would take place on the basis of the quota was carved out in the wake of Patel agitation in the state.
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Hardik Patel to Be Tried For Sedition, Not Treason, Court Says
In partial relief to Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, the Gujarat High Court today dropped treason charges against him but declined to quash the sedition charge that is punishable with up to a life term.
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Ahmedabad Police Opposes Bail Pleas of Hardik Patel and his Aides
The city police today opposed the bail applications filed by Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel and his two aides, arrested in a case of alleged sedition claiming that the accused may resort to similar unlawful activities if they are released.
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Hardik Patel's Police Custody Extended Till November 3
An Ahmedabad court today extended police custody of Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel by two more days to November 3 in an alleged case of sedition and waging war against the government.
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Local Bodies Elections After Patel Quota Stir Will Test BJP in Gujarat
The upcoming local bodies election of Gujarat will test BJP's 20-year dominance over the state political scene as the ruling party grapples with the ramifications of the Patel quota agitation.
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Case Against Hardik Patel for Holding Meeting Without Permission
The Modhera police in Mehsana district of Gujarat today lodged an FIR against the Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel for organising a public meeting without permission.
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In Gujarat, a Rs 1000 Crore Package for Bright Students, Caste no Bar
Under pressure from the protesting Patels, the Gujarat government today announced a Rs 1000-crore special package for students that will be applicable to all castes. The only qualifying factors for the students will be merit and a low income.
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Patel Quota Protests: New Leaders Emerge on Gujarat's Political Arena
The quota stir by the Patel community has led to the emergence of new leaders on the political scene of Gujarat, posing a threat to the established leadership of the ruling BJP and main opposition Congress.
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Patel Agitators Withdraw Bank Deposits, Ban Politicians' Entry in Villages
Intensifying their quota agitation, residents of some Patel-community dominated villages in Gujarat are withdrawing their bank deposits with one cooperative bank reporting that about Rs 20 lakh was withdrawn in just one day.
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Hardik Patel Not Allowed to Meet BJP Lawmaker over Patel Quota Issue
Hardik Patel, leader of the Patel quota agitation in Gujarat, was stopped by the Police from meeting a local legislator in Ahmedabad today, after his organisation, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), had earlier announced that they launch a drive to know whether Patel legislators in the state support their quota agitation or not.
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Hardik Patel Postpones 'Reverse Dandi March' to September 13
Hardik Patel on Saturday postponed the 'reverse Dandi Yatra' till September 13 after the Gujarat government denied him the permission for the march.
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Crime Branch Records Statement of Cops in Patel Agitation Case
The city crime branch today recorded the statements of senior police officials present during the lathi charge at the Patel quota rally at GMDC ground on August 25 in order to find out the exact situation at that time.
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Hardik Patel Asks Patel Legislators to Clarify Stand Over Quota Row
Hardik Patel, leader of the Patel quota agitation in Gujarat, today said he will start meeting legislators of his community soon to know where they stand on the reservation issue, which sparked violence across the state claiming ten lives last week.
