On Wednesday, Hardik Patel expressed his ‘direct or indirect’ support for the Congress in the upcoming Gujarat elections. (File Photo) On Wednesday, Hardik Patel expressed his ‘direct or indirect’ support for the Congress in the upcoming Gujarat elections. It is clear that Hardik has shed the demand of OBC reservation and is ready to support Congress after accepting “its formula”. RELATED REPORT: Gujarat elections: Four vote-banks, four leaders for Congress caste formulaThe Gujarat BJP, meanwhile, has completely ruled out the judicial tenability of Congress’ quota formula. The Vijay Rupani-led government has challenged it before Supreme Court, where the matter is pending.

Source: Indian Express November 23, 2017 15:11 UTC