With PAAS convener Hardik Patel’s heath continued to deteriorate, the BJP-led Gujarat Government fist time reacted on the fast agitation of the youngster since August 25. In the past 11 days, Hardik has lost 20 kg weight as he is surviving only on water. Medical experts are worrying about possibility of Kidney infection. Despite the fact adamant Patel is firm on his demand of reservation for Patidar community in government jobs and educational institutions under OBC category as well as waiver in farmers’ debt.
In a press conference on Tuesday senior Gujarat Minister Saurabh Patel claimed that Patidar quota agitation was inspired by Opposition Congress party. “Those who are paying visit to the PAAS convener are either belonging to Congress party or anti-BJP elements. It shows that the quota stir is politically motivated. Already the state government has established a commission and board for the economically weaker sections in non-reserved category,” said the Minister. He however urged the PAAS leaders to allow doctors to conduct medical check-up on Hardik saying that the state government is worried about his health and a fully-equipped ambulance – ‘ICU on Wheels’ deployed outside Hardik’s house. He thanked people of Patidar community for maintaining peace in the state.
Meanwhile six of the top religious organizations of Patel community mediated between PAAS and the state government and convened an urgent meeting with ministers Kaushik Patel, Saurabh Patel, Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and Pradeepsinh Jadeja. The leaders of religious organization became active after PAAS supporters request to persuade Hardik to end his ongoing fast agitation as his health continued to deteriorate.