Yogesh Jadhwani, media coordinator of AAP, Surat said, "We got to know of such banners only from people." "Savani said he had never heard of Power of Patidar group. Pankaj Dhamelia, a textile businessman of Power of Patidar group, said, "We put up the banners to express our gratitude towards Kejriwal for supporting Hardik by slamming the sedition charges slapped on him. "Nikhil Savani, co-convener of PAAS, said, "AAP and Kejriwal should stop playing politics in the name of Patidars. If they think our reservation movement is correct, they must come out in open and declare full support.

Source: Times of India June 11, 2016 00:29 UTC