Patidar community
In saffron Gujarat, caste plays key role too
The Gujarat population comprises approximately 43 per cent OBCs, 12.5 per cent Patidars or Patels, and 9 per cent Muslims.
Gujarat HC judge recuses himself from hearing Hardik Patel's rioting case
The 25-year-old had joined the Congress at a party rally in Gandhinagar on Tuesday and expressed his desire to contest the Lok Sabha polls.
Patidar leader Hardik Patel likely to join Congress on March 12: report
Hardik Patel's joining will coincide with the Congress Working Committee or CWC meeting in Ahmedabad.
Hardik Patel will give up water if BJP doesn’t talk in 24 hrs: PAAS
Hardik patel's health is deteriorating, but the government has not shown any intention to find a solution, PAAS convener Manoj Panara said.
As Hardik Patel loses 20 kg in hunger strike, Gujarat govt steps in
BJP-led state govt held meeting with leaders of Patidar community on Tuesday, hrs after doctors expressed concern over the health of Patel.
Draw the line on quotas
The Maharashtra government seems ready to give in to the demand and will call a special Assembly session on it.
Gujarat is Modi’s win, caste bombs for Cong
The BJP cannot hope to be complacent with its victory, and Congress need not be despondent.
PM: How will Congress fulfil Patel promise?
Modi makes one last attempt to woo Patidars; Phase one of polls kicks off in earnest.
‘Temple politics’ come to fore in Gujarat
Built in the last two years, both the temples have become centres of power and pride for the respective groups, sociologist Gaurang Jani said.
Gujarat polls: Hardik pledges Patels support for Congress
The Congress has already released its first and second lists in which it had accommodated some PAAS leaders.