Hardik Patel shifted to hospital on 14th day of fast for quota

Patidar leader Hardik Patel was admitted to a hospital here Friday after his supporters claimed that his health deteriorated on the 14th day of his indefinite fast.

Doctors at the Sola Civil Hospital, however, said his vital health parameters were normal.

The Patidar Ananmat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), which Hardik Patel leads, said he will continue his fast from the hospital.

PAAS spokesperson Manoj Panara said that Hardik agreed to shift to the Sola Civil Hospital after his supporters requested him to do so in view of his failing health.

After the 24-hour ultimatum given by the PAAS to the government to start talks with him ended, Hardik stopped taking even water Thursday, Panara said.

"Hardik's agitation will continue. But as his health has deteriorated due to the 14-day fast, we requested him to get hospitalised," Panara told reporters.

Later in the night, Panara said they planned to shift Hardik to a private hospital on SG Highway.

Hardik tweeted from his hospital bed that his fast will continue.

"My indefinite hunger strike is still on and it will continue until our demands are met. I am being administered glucose. I will continue to abstain from taking food and water. I will fight but will not bow down," he tweeted.

A bulletin issued by the Sola Civil Hospital said, "All the parameters of Hardik such as pulse, blood pressure and oxygen level are found to be normal. He has been administered glucose which will help him overcome weakness."