Hardik Patel

Congress's Hardik Patel Arrested In Gujarat's Morbi In 3-Year-Old Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 20, 2020

Gujarat Congress leader Hardik Patel, who was in Morbi district on Friday to attend a case hearing, was arrested by Ahmedabad police from outside the court.

"MLAs Who Betray People Should Be Thrashed With Slippers": Hardik Patel

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 17, 2020

Hardik Patel on Tuesday said those who betray people should be thrashed with slippers in public after five Congress MLAs quit the Gujarat assembly ahead of the March 26 Rajya Sabha polls.

Patidar Agitation Case: Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Congress's Hardik Patel Till March 6

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 28, 2020

The Supreme Court today granted anticipatory bail till March 6 to Congress leader Hardik Patel in the case lodged against him in connection with the violence during the Patidar stir in Gujarat in 2015.

"Husband Missing For 20 Days," Alleges Hardik Patel's Wife

India News | ANI | Friday February 14, 2020

Hardik Patel, the Patidar community leader, is missing since the past 20 days, according to his wife Kinjal Patel who also accused the Gujarat administration of targeting her husband.

Hardik Patel Untraceable Since Arrest On Jan 18 In Sedition Case: Wife

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 10, 2020

Gujarat Congress leader and Patidar quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel is untraceable since January 18 when he was arrested in a 2015 sedition case, his wife Kinjal said on Monday.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Attacks Priyanka Gandhi Over Hardik Patel

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 19, 2020

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Sunday said Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should have a "legal understanding" that her party leader Hardik Patel has been arrested as per a court's order.

BJP Repeatedly "Harassing" Congress Leader Hardik Patel: Priyanka Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 19, 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has accused the BJP of repeatedly harassing party leader Hardik Patel, who has been arrested for failing to appear before a court in a 2015 sedition case.

Congress' Hardik Patel Arrested For Evading Sedition Case Trial In Ahmedabad

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 18, 2020

Congress leader Hardik Patel has been arrested in Ahmedabad for failing to appear before a trial court in a 2015 sedition case.

Elections 2019: Defectors Alpesh Thakor, Udayanraje Bhosale Flounder On Counting Day

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday October 24, 2019

The Congress and its allieshad fallen on hardtimes in the run-up to the October 21 elections, with many of their leaders switching to the more powerful BJP in search of greener pastures. However, on counting day, two of their most high-profile defectors -- Alpesh Thakor and Udayanraje Bhosale -- didn't exactly see their political move translate int...

Rahul Gandhi, In Gujarat For Case Hearing, Meets Hardik Patel Over Lunch

India News | Edited By Swati Bhasin (with inputs from agencies) | Friday October 11, 2019

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today met Hardik Patel and other party workers over lunch In Ahmedabad where he appeared before a court in a defamation case that was filed against him for calling Home Minister Amit Shah a "murder accused". Mr Gandhi pleaded "not guilty" in the defamation case and was granted bail.

Hardik Patel Detained On Way To Meet Jailed Ex-IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Congress leader Hardik Patel, two party MLAs and around 27 of their supporters were today detained while they were on way to Palanpur district jail in Gujarat to meet sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, police said.

Hardik Patel Detained After Threatening Stir Near Surat Fire Site: Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 27, 2019

Congress leader Hardik Patel was detained by police on Monday after he threatened to sit on a hunger strike if the Gujarat government did not take action against Surat mayor and other officials over with the fire tragedy that claimed lives of 22 students, an official said.

PM Modi "Running Away" From Real Issues: Hardik Patel

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2019

Congress leader Hardik Patel on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "running away" from "real issues" that affect people.

Lok Sabha Polls 2019: "I'll Go To Nepal For Chowkidar. I Want Prime Minister" Says Hardik Patel

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Tuesday April 23, 2019

Congress leader Hardik Patel, while taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's self-professed title of "chowkidar" today, ended up making a racist comment."I don't want a chowkidar, I want a Prime Minister. If I want a watchman I will go to Nepal," he said after voting in Viramgam in Gujarat in the third round of national elections.

General Elections 2019: "BJP Scared Of 25-Year-Old, So Disrupting Events", Says Hardik Patel

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday April 20, 2019

Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel has questioned the BJP for giving a ticket to Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, who was charged in a terror case. "Sadhvi can fight despite the fact charges against her being very severe but I cannot. BJP made sure of that," Mr Patel said.