Summary:
There are many Patidars who are doing token fast in their respective areas to support Hardik.” There were some colleges in city areas like Athwalines, Althan and Vesu where students demonstrated wearing Sardar caps. About eight students were detained by the police from Varachha and Amroli colleges on Thursday morning.The protests and demonstrations have been limited to the Patidar-dominated areas like Puna, Kapodara, Katargam and Varachha. After pictures of Hardik Patel being taken to the fast venue on wheelchair went viral, his supporters in Patidar-dominated areas organized prayer meetings for Hardik’s well-being.Member of PAAS Chandresh Kakadia told TOI, “Many colleges and schools in Varachha and Amroli remained shut to show solidarity to Hardik. The entire Patidar community is standing firm with Hardik in his fight for reservation and farmers’ loan waiver .”Kakadia added, “If something happens to Hardik, then his supporters in Surat will go berserk..