Mehsana

Patel agitation: As it happened on Monday

A bandh call has been given by Patel protesters for Monday, for the entire state of Gujarat to protest against Sunday's police action.

Apr 18, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Patel quota violence: Youth commits suicide in Surat

A 27-year-old Patel youth, who was actively involved in the quota agitation here ended his life allegedly by consuming poisonous substance "out of shock" upon learning about the police action against Patel quota leaders in Mehsana, claim Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leaders.

Apr 18, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Gujarat burns with Patidar quota agitation once again; protest turns violent

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Apr 18, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Security stepped up in Gujarat amid Patels' 'bandh' call on Monday

 In view of the violence that erupted in parts of Gujarat on Sunday following a massive Patel community rally in Mehsana and tomorrow's 'Gujarat Bandh' call given by some Patel organisations, the state government today deployed Rapid Action Force (RAF) in Ahmedabad, Mehsana and Surat and stepped up security in others places.

Apr 17, 2016, 23:27 PM IST

Rajnath Singh speaks to Gujarat CM as Patel protest turns violent, curfew imposed in Mehsana

Rajnath Singh spoke to Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel hours after pro-reservation Patidars (Patels) turned violent in Gujarat's Mehsana town.

Apr 17, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

As Patel quota agitation turns violent, Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel urges people to 'maintain peace and harmony'

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Sunday appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony in the state.

Apr 17, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

Patel quota stir turns violent, curfew clamped in Mehsana; Gujarat CM urges people to maintain peace

A massive rally of the Patel community at Mehsana town in Gujarat demanding reservation and release of their jailed leaders on Sunday turned violent.

Apr 17, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Patels to court arrest on Sunday in 2nd phase of quota stir

Agitators under the banner of Sardar Patel Group with the support of Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) will gather in Mehsana to form a human chain.

Apr 16, 2016, 17:18 PM IST

1000 Patel students to boycott schools for leaders' release

Parents of over 1,000 students here today threatened that they will not send their wards to primary and secondary schools until their community leaders, including quota spearhead Hardik Patel, are released from jail.

Jan 01, 2016, 23:18 PM IST

Local bodies' poll: Sway of independents in Unjha municipality

Unjha, known for its spices, had been a BJP stronghold for the last two decades.

Dec 02, 2015, 21:30 PM IST

Gozaria town in Mehsana boycotts panchayat polls

All polling booths in Gozaria town of Mehsana district on Sunday wore a deserted look as locals boycotted the district and taluka panchayat elections.

Nov 29, 2015, 14:30 PM IST

Quota agitation leader Lalji Patel receives threat call

 Convener of Sardar Patel Group (SPG) Lalji Patel who initiated the quota agitation for the Patel community on Wednesday received a threat call being warned of dire consequences if he does not withdraw the movement, police said.

Sep 30, 2015, 18:49 PM IST

Quota agitation leader Lalji Patel receives threat call

 Convener of Sardar Patel Group (SPG) Lalji Patel who initiated the quota agitation for the Patel community on Wednesday received a threat call being warned of dire consequences if he does not withdraw the movement, police said.

Sep 30, 2015, 18:49 PM IST

Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat but curb still on in Mehsana

The mobile internet ban, in force since yesterday in the wake of sporadic violence following the arrest of Patel reservation stir leader Hardik Patel, was lifted on Sunday across Gujarat as the situation stayed peaceful, but continued in Mehsana district, considered the hotbed of the agitation.

Sep 21, 2015, 00:54 AM IST