Hardik Patel goes on hunger strike post ‘lathi charge’

Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti convener Hardik Patel said he and his fellow protestors are on a hunger strike from now. He raised his pitch post the ‘lathi charge’ carried out by the police in spite of a peaceful gathering at the Maha Kranti rally in Ahmedabad today. He said he issued an ultimatum to the ruling Patel government to address their cause. The aim of the movement is to attain an OBC quota for Patel community.

August 25, 2015 04:32 pm | Updated March 29, 2016 05:25 pm IST

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