The day before, three 'sex' CDs allegedly involving Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convenor Hardik Patel had surfaced and were discussed threadbare on several TV channels. (L-R) Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mevani. The Hardik Patel machinery is run by a nine-member core team of PAAS that includes senior leaders like Dinesh Bhambhaniya and Manoj Panara. Only one PAAS member got a ticket while three Congress Patel candidates of PAAS's choice got tickets. Few in Gujarat believe the BJP will get 150 seats, but Modi's presence has warmed the hearts of his partymen.

Source: India Today December 01, 2017 11:48 UTC