Compromise reached with Hardik's group, says Gujarat Congress chief
November 19, 2017  20:08
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Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee president Bharatsinh Solanki said on Sunday, after meeting Patidar quota agitation leaders in Ahmedabad, that the differences have been ironed out and a compromise has been reached between Hardik Patel-led PAAS and the Congress.

"PAAS has not asked for a ticket for any of its leaders. Neither Alpesh Thakore nor Jignesh Mevani has asked for it either," Solanki said.

PAAS leader Dinesh Bambhaniya said, "Our first and last concern is reservation. Hardik Patel will make an announcement from Rajkot, tomorrow."

Solanki also said that he would not contest the polls even as he dismissed reports that he was not happy with the party high command over the selection of candidates.

His announcement assumes significance against the backdrop of the delay on the part of the Congress in releasing its first list of candidates for the assembly polls.

The deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of polls, slated for December 9, ends on November 21.

"I have declared it earlier and I am declaring it today as well that I will not fight Gujarat assembly elections," Solanki said.

On reports that he was not happy with the party top brass over distribution of tickets, Solanki said it is not true.   -- ANI, PTI
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