Six Padra municipality members resign to support Patel stir

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Press Trust of India Vadodara
Last Updated : Aug 27 2015 | 8:57 PM IST
At least six councillors of Padra in Vadodara district resigned today in support of ongoing agitation by Patidar community for reservation.
While five out of them belonged to Vikas Party one to the BJP.
"I have accepted their resignations," said civic council chief Pratikaben Gandhi.
In the 27-member body, the BJP has 15 members and Congress 5, while six seats are vacant.
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First Published: Aug 27 2015 | 8:57 PM IST

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