Hardik announces formation of new group

Patidar <g data-gr-id="6">Anamat</g> Andolan Samiti leader Hardik Patel on Wednesday announced the formation of a new group, Akhil Bhartiya Patel Navnirman Sena, with the aim to unite the Kurmi, Gujjar, Maratha and Patel communities. Patel, who has been spearheading protests in Gujarat to demand <g data-gr-id="8">quota</g> for <g data-gr-id="7">Patels</g>, said the new organisation would try to mobilise support of these communities on the issue of quota. “The Akhil Bhartiya Patel Navnirman Sena will fight for the cause of farmers, labourers and youth of the country,” he said.