Hardik Patel

Mamata Banerjee's Anti-BJP Rally To Be Attended By Top Opposition Leaders

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 5, 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced the formation of a "publicity campaign committee" for her party's mega anti-BJP rally to be held in Kolkata on January 19 and said several top opposition leaders from across the country have already confirmed their presence in the rally.

Hardik Patel's Fresh Round Of Agitation Against BJP Government In Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 3, 2018

Launching a fresh round of agitation against the BJP government in Gujarat, Hardik Patel staged a day-long sit-in for Patidar quota in Morbi district on Tuesday.

"Who Offered Water To Hardik Patel?" Question In Gujarat Clerk Exam

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 16, 2018

Candidates appearing in a competitive examination held for clerical posts in the Gandhinagar civic body Sunday were asked a question related to Patidar leader Hardik Patel.

Hardik Patel Breaks Fast, Says Won't Oblige Enemies By Dying

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday September 12, 2018

Patidar leader Hardik Patel, who was on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reservation for Patidars and loan waiver from farmers, broke his fast after 19 days, saying he would not play into the hands of those who want to kill him.

Hardik Patel Leaves Hospital; On Facebook Live, Warns Hunger Strike Is On

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday September 9, 2018

Hardik Patel, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding reservation for Patidars and loan waiver from farmers, was discharged from a hospital in Ahmedabad today. In a Facebook live message, the Patidar leader told his supporters that he would be continuing his fast from home.

Hardik Patel Continues Hunger Strike For Quota From Hospital Bed

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 8, 2018

Patidar leader Hardik Patel's indefinite fast for reservation for his community and farm loan waiver entered 15th day Saturday as he continued his agitation from a hospital bed.

Hardik Patel, On Hungerstrike For 14 Days, Taken To Hospital In Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday September 7, 2018

Hardik Patel, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader has been taken to hospital after his health deteriorated on Friday. Hardik is on an indefinite hunger strike since the last 12 days, demanding reservations for the Patidar community under OBC category and loan waiver for farmers in Gujarat.

Gujarat Congress Announces 24-Hour Fast To Support Hardik Patel

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 6, 2018

The Gujarat Congress Thursday announced that it would observe a 24-hour fast on Friday in support of Patidar leader Hardik Patel if the state government did not begin talks with him.

"Hardik Patel Will Stop Drinking Water," Warns His Group, Sets Deadline

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 6, 2018

As Hardik Patel's indefinite fast entered 12th day, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) led by him announced yesterday that he would stop taking water if the BJP government in Gujarat did not initiate talks with him in the next 24 hours.

"Don't Risk Life On Insensitive Government": Shiv Sena To Hardik Patel

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 6, 2018

NDA ally Shiv Sena on Wednesday extended support to fasting Patidar leader Hardik Patel, with party chief Uddhav Thackeray advising him "not to risk your life on insensitive governments".

As Hardik Patel Loses 20 Kg In Hunger Strike, Gujarat Government Steps In

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 6, 2018

As doctors expressed concern over the health of Hardik Patel, the Gujarat government, on Tuesday, stepped up its efforts to persuade the Patidar leader to end his indefinite hunger strike which entered eleventh day.

"Farm Loan Must Be Waived Off": Hardik Patel Gets Arvind Kejriwal Backing

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 3, 2018

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday supported Gujarat's Patidar leader Hardik Patel, whose hunger strike entered the 10th day saying the farm loans of farmers must be waived off.

Hardik Patel Declares Will On Day 9 Of Hunger Strike Over Quota

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 3, 2018

Patidar leader Hardik Patel unveiled his "will" on the ninth day of his indefinite fast on Sunday, demanding reservation for the community and farm loan waiver.

Medha Patkar Not Allowed To Meet Hardik Patel At Fast Venue

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 1, 2018

As the indefinite hunger strike of quota agitation leader Hardik Patel entered eighth day on Saturday, his supporters forced activist Medha Patkar to return without meeting him, dubbing her anti-farmer.

Can Arrange Meeting Between Hardik Patel, PM Modi: Ramdas Athawale

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 1, 2018

Union Minister and RPI leader Ramdas Athawale on Friday offered to mediate between Patidar leader Hardik Patel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in favour of his demand for reservations for the Patidar community.