If SC can work 3 am for a terrorist, why can't it look into our issues: Patel leader Hardik

August 25, 2015 10:54

Hardik Patel, a 21-year-old politician, has been grabbing headlines as leader of the 40-day agitation by the Patidar community in Gujarat.

Convener of the 'Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti', an umbrella organisation of Patel groups, Hardik has emerged as a beacon of hope for the youth of Gujarat, who are vying for reservation in government jobs and colleges under Other Backward Classes category.

Addressing the mega-rally in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, he said: "We are sons of Sardar Patel, revolution begins from where we stand. We do not belong to any political party. We belong to Patidar community. We declare August 25 as Patidar Kranti Diwas."

He asked: "If Supreme Court can work at 3.30am for a terrorist why can't it look into issues affecting Patidars?"

The Patels, who for decades, have been a dominant community in Gujarat -- both in terms of trade and politics -- are demanding reservation following the slump in micro, small and medium enterprises. Their idea is now to focus on technical and medical education to ensure jobs for their children.

The chief minister, who is from the Patel community, has rejected their demand for caste reservation. But on Monday, she had invited the community leaders to hold talks with the state government.

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