Hardik Patel appeals for unity among castemen in Bihar

Saying that he parted company with fellow casteman and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after he chose a different path, Gujarat Patidar movement leader Hardik Patel today exhorted Kurmis,Dhanuks,Kushwahas castemen to unit to make their presence felt in social and political arena.

Patel said in absence of this unity others would continue to rule them.

Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader also announced that he would organise a massive rally at historic Gandhi Maidan after two years.

Patel of Gujarat is considered akin to Kurmi caste of Bihar to which Nitish Kumar belongs.

"We (Nitish and himself) were treading on the same path but he chose a different path for himself but that does not mean that I am his (Nitish's) enemy," the youth leader from Gujarat said addressing "Patel Jagrukta Sammelan" here at S K Memorial hall.

"Division is being created among us in the name of Kurmis, Kushwaha and Dhanuks. If we get united then no one would be able to stand before us...We need to bridge the gaps among us, otherwise others will rule over us," Patel said and suggested to start organising community members at village level.

At the outset of his speech, Patel introduced himself as "My name is Kurmi, Kushwaha, Dhanuk Hardik Patel."
Saying that Dhanuks, Kurmis, Kushwahas together constitute 12 per cent of population of Bihar, he questioned whether they have got their representation (MLAs, MPs) and reservation in accordance with the ratio of their population?