A file photo of Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Patel (left) and chief minister Vijay Rupani. Patel, who was sworn-in as the deputy CM on 26 December, has not taken charge of his office so far. The PAAS leader, at a meeting in Botad on Saturday, asked the deputy CM to join their fight for reservation. The 24-year-old Patel leader also said that he would soon meet Nitin Patel and discuss the matter with him. This time around it is Nitin Patel who is being side-lined,” said Doshi.

Source: Mint December 30, 2017 13:18 UTC