August 24, 2025 12:51 pm
Led by Hardik Patel, the movement gained momentum with public rallies and meetings, including a massive gathering at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad. The agitation turned violent, resulting in police crackdowns, clashes, and 14 deaths
September 07, 2018 1:10 am
On Wednesday night, a large number of Patidar youths, including women, came out on the roads in the Patidar-dominated areas of Sarthana and Simada in Surat, clanking rolling pins with plates in support of Hardik.
July 09, 2018 5:32 am
Making an emotional appeal to his supporters and the Patidar community members, a section of whom had criticised him recently for “diverting” from the core issue of reservation, Hardik Patel sought their united support, while also keeping a scope for constructive criticism.
May 27, 2018 5:25 am
Hardik Patel also suggested that PAAS should invite Congress and BJP MLAs to all its events but then said that he can’t guarantee BJP MLAS of their safety at such events.
April 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Police has made elaborate security arrangements in view of the bandh call but schools and colleges, public transport and trains have remained unaffected.
March 31, 2016 2:57 am
Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) Gujarat spokesperson Ketan Patel announced that Patidar youths of Palanpur will assemble at a fixed destination on April 6 as a part of the ongoing agitation.



