Patidar leader Hardik Patel booked for 'political' speech

Jamnagar: An FIR was lodged against Patidar quota agitation spearhead Hardik Patel for allegedly delivering a "political" speech at an educational and farmers' welfare event at a village in this district over two months ago, the police said today. IMAGE REPRESENTATIONAL: PTI/ FILE The complaint, filed by Jamnagar (rural) Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) R K Patel, says that although permission was granted for organising an educational and farmers' welfare event at Dhutarpar village, it turned out to be a "political" programme with Hardik delivering the speech. The case was registered at the Jamnagar 'A' division police station yesterday. ALSO READ: WhatsApp 'obsolete' for many users, Here is a quick fix According to the complaint, Hardik and his associate Ankit had violated the conditions laid down while granting permission for the event. Dhadia had sought permission from the SDM to hold a public gathering at Dhutarpar village on November 4 last year. "While permission was granted for an educational and farmers' welfare programme at Dhutarpar village in the Jamnagar taluka, it turned out to be a political event with Hardik delivering a political speech," the SDM said in the complaint.