I like Raj Thackeray’s power; I can work with him, says Hardik Patel

Says he believes in change through aggression

Ahmedabad, August 27: Hardik Patel, the young leader of the agitation by Patidar community, demanding reservation under OBC quota, said on Thursday that he likes Maharshtriya Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. Patel said on Thursday that he was impressed with Thackeray’s power and oratory and would even like to work with him someday.

Patel believes he can bring out a change in the system through dabangai or aggression and told the Hindustan Times that either the government should give reservation to everyone or abolish the system completely. Patel also told HT that the only contemporary leader he respected was Raj Thackeray. “I like Raj’s power and oratory. His writ doesn’t run too much in Mumbai, but he speaks the truth. I can work with him,” he said. Also Read: Hardik Patel: Give ex-gratia to victims or farmers won’t supply milk and vegetables

Patel is the leader of the Patidari Anamat Andolan Samiti and is leading the fight for the community in their demand to win reservation government education and jobs. The demand has seen immense support in the last few months, with the movement turning violent in the last two days. Members of the Patidar community torched police stations, burnt vehicles and pelted stones at security personnel. 10 people have been killed till now due to the agitation.