Summary:
The population of Bin Surti is almost double that of the Mool Surti in this city. A sudden split has opened up between Mool Surti (native of Surat) and Bin-Surti (migrated) on the issue of Lok Sabha ticket. They have large social groups and have established many social and religious organisations in the city in cooperation with Mool Surti people. People from Saurashtra and from the Patel community have a great contribution in the development of Surat. Political rivalry has become more aggressive between the two factions and the social leaders of both communities have shown deep concerns about the issue..