Why Patel agitation for reservation in Gujarat is interesting

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Following arson and stone-pelting incidents by the members of Patel community after detention of their 23-year-old leader Hardik Patel on August 25 night, a curfew was imposed in three towns of north Gujarat and some areas of Surat. In Ahmedabad, city buses and police posts were set on fire, while stone-pelting was reported from various parts of Gujarat. Police had to resort to lathicharge and lob teargas shells to control the situation.

In view of the violence and a call for "Gujarat Bandh" by Hardik Patel, security has been beefed up in the state. School and colleges have been asked to remain closed in the curfew-affected areas. About 5,000 paramilitary personnel were rushed to Gujarat on Wednesday in wake of violence in several cities. Union home minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel this morning and assured her of full central help to tackle the situation. About 5,000 personnel of the Rapid Action Force, CRPF and BSF have been sent to assist the local administration in maintaining law and order, especially in all curfew bound areas.