Tomatoes thrown at Hardik Patel's car in Jamnagar

  • | Tuesday | 13th June, 2017

RAJKOT: A clash broke out between members of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) and those protesting Patidar leader Hardik Patel's visit to Jamnagar on Sunday evening. However, PAAS members have refuted the allegations. He also said that godess Umiya was with the community and will help it represent the state in the future. The situation had become tense soon after the altercation. However, no police complaint was lodged by any of the parties involved.Besides attending the religious programme of 'Umiya Mata' Hardik also remained present during the Lok Dayro (folk song programme).Later, addressing the local media, Hardik said that the quota agitation that began two years ago, has brought the Patidar community together.

RAJKOT: A clash broke out between members of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) and those protesting Patidar leader Hardik Patel's visit to Jamnagar on Sunday evening. The protesters allegedly threw tomatoes and shouted anti-Hardik slogans when the PAAS convenor arrived to attend a religious function organized by Vasantbhai Karshanbhai Kshundra Charitable Trust in Vijaynagar area of Jamnagar.The protesters alleged that Hardik's supporters thrashed them with sticks and also hurled abuses. However, PAAS members have refuted the allegations. The situation had become tense soon after the altercation. However, no police complaint was lodged by any of the parties involved.Besides attending the religious programme of 'Umiya Mata' Hardik also remained present during the Lok Dayro (folk song programme).Later, addressing the local media, Hardik said that the quota agitation that began two years ago, has brought the Patidar community together. He also said that godess Umiya was with the community and will help it represent the state in the future.

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