Hardik Patel

Hardik Patel is an Indian politician and activist known for his role in the Patidar reservation agitation in Gujarat. He emerged as a prominent leader advocating for the inclusion of the Patidar community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category to secure government benefits. His activism has often led to clashes with the authorities, resulting in multiple legal challenges, including a recent sedition case that the Gujarat government sought to withdraw.