The Gujarat government has withdrawn an eight-year-old criminal case involving Viramgam MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Hardik Patel in connection with a protest held during the Patidar reservation movement in 2018. The Ahmedabad District Court accepted the state government’s request to withdraw the proceedings, resulting in the acquittal of Patel and the other...
In a significant legal development in Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Chaitar Vasava has been convicted by a court in connection with an assault case involving forest department officials. The verdict concludes a prolonged legal battle stemming from an incident that attracted widespread political attention and sparked debate over the conduct of public representatives...
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has described the recent electoral outcome in Gujarat’s Narmada region as an indication of a changing political landscape in the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking after the results, Kejriwal claimed that the verdict reflected growing public dissatisfaction with traditional political forces and demonstrated increasing support...
Gandhinagar: In a significant move aimed at strengthening local governance, the Gujarat government has approved the creation of 17 new talukas, taking the total number in the state to 269. The decision was announced after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, ahead of the local body elections scheduled for January-February 2026. State...
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Rural Court has issued a second arrest warrant against BJP MLA and Patidar leader Hardik Patel in a 2018 case, marking a significant legal setback for the legislator. The warrant follows Patel’s repeated failure to appear in court, including his absence on September 10, despite an earlier warrant issued on August 29....
Surendranagar, Gujarat: A court in Surendranagar district has issued an arrest warrant against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Hardik Patel after he failed to appear before the court in a 2017 case related to violation of a government order. The case dates back to November 2017, ahead of the Gujarat Assembly elections, when Patel allegedly...