Hardik vows to continue fast for quota; more support pours in
August 27, 2018 23:28
As his hunger strike entered the third day today, Patidar leader Hardik Patel vowed to continue his fast till his demands for quota for his community members and loan waiver for Gujarat farmers were met.
The Patidar quota stir spearhead, who received more support for his agitation today, hit out at the BJP government, alleging the prevailing situation in Gujarat is "worse than what it was during the British Raj".
Apart from 28 Congress MLAs, Kapil Patil, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, met Hardik Patel at his residence near here, where he is on an indefinite fast. The leaders extended their support to him.
Patil is a leader of the Loktantrik Janata Dal.
Talking to the media, Hardik Patel claimed a large number of his supporters are trying to reach his residence, but the police are preventing them from coming here.
"Even sitting MLAs are being prevented from coming to my residence. This BJP government and its police are trying their best to stop this agitation. This situation is worse than what it was during the British Raj," he alleged.
"I know the police are working at the behest of the BJP government. But, I want to tell you that no one can stop us now. I am still fit and my hunger strike will continue till both my demands are met," he said.
-- PTI
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