Hardik Patel is a ‘Fool’ to Accept Reservation Formula Given by Congress: Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel - JPKee.com

Ahmedabad, Nov 23: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Wednesday lashed out at Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convener Hardik Patel for accepting the Congress’s formula for reservation for the Patel community. Calling Hardik a ‘fool’, the Deputy CM said,”I have not seen a more foolish person than Hardik.” (ALSO READ – Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017: Not up For Sale, Says Hardik Patel; Here Are His Top Quotes)

“Fools have given a formula and fools have accepted it. Hardik is young boy. He may have got some love from the community but they are going to perish soon,” Patel added further while terming the Congress’s promise of reservation over 50 per cent cap a ‘big joke’.

The Deputy Chief Minister’s remark came after the Patidar leader claimed that the Congress party has agreed to give reservation to the Patidar community, if the party comes to power in Gujarat.

While addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad, the state Gujarat Deputy DM said, “Hardik Patel is aware that over 50 per cent reservation is not possible. In the name of reservation, Congress has given a ‘lollipop’ to Hardik. He should not mislead the people.” He even alleged that Hardik has not discussed about alliance with the Congress Party with the members of Patidar community and accused the Congress of bargaining with the PAAS leader and trying to divide the Patidar community.

Earlier on Wednesday, Hardik Patel had said the Congress Party will introduce a bill in the Gujarat Assembly for the reservation, if they win the forthcoming elections. “Congress has accepted our issues. Congress has agreed to give Patidars reservations under section 31, and provisions of section 46,” he said. Adding further, he said, “Draft has been prepared between us and the Congress. Formula is not restricted to Patidar community alone.”

The crucial Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 will be held in two-phases. The voting for the first phase is scheduled for December 9 and for the second phase, the voting be held on December 14. The counting of voted and the results will be announced on December 18.

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