Quota row: Hardik renames 'reverse Dandi Yatra' as 'Ekta Yatra'

September 15, 2015 00:11

Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel tonight renamed his controversial 'reverse Dandi Yatra' as `Ekta Yatra' as he met Chief Minister Anandiben Patel during which he demanded suspension of cops who used force during the August 25 rally and release of those held.

After the first face-to-face between Patel and the Chief Minister, the government said the community leaders will have to approach the state OBC Commission over the demand of reservations under the OBC quota.

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