Gujarat’s Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel was appointed working president of the State Congress.
The State unit had recently witnessed an exodus of legislators.
Twenty-seven-year-old Mr. Patel, who had launched a massive agitation demanding quota for the Patidar community in Gujarat in 2015, is perhaps the youngest leader with State-level responsibility in the Opposition party.
His appointment was cleared by the party president Sonia Gandhi.
“Hardik Patel is a young leader with a massive following in the State. His appointment will strengthen the organisational base of the party in Gujarat,” said Rajeev Satav, AICC’s Gujarat in-charge.
According to party leaders, with the appointment of Mr. Patel, the Congress party is making a serious and determined attempt to woo the politically significant Patidar community ahead of the Assembly polls due in 2022.
He could also play a crucial role in eight assembly by-polls, necessitated by the resignation of sitting legislators ahead of the recent Rajya Sabha polls.
Mr. Patel had joined the Congress before last year’s general elections in the presence of Rahul Gandhi.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
