RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday pitched for a review of the reservation policy
Patidar Andolan Samiti leader Hardik Patel released on bail after he was detained by police in Surat. (Photo: PTI)
New Delhi, Ahmedabad, washington: Amid the continuing agitation by the Patel community for reservations in Gujarat, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday pitched for a review of the reservation policy, contending it has been used for political ends and suggesting the setting up of an apolitical committee to examine who needs the facility and for how long.
He said though “interest groups” do get formed in democracy, the aspirations of one section should not be met at the cost of others.
In Gandhinagar and Vadodara, the mobile Internet ban was lifted on Sunday as the situation remained peaceful after Saturday’s sporadic violence over the arrest of Hardik Patel, who said plans are being drawn up for “bigger” rallies in the state.
The Patel community of the US was, however, split over a rally against Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits the US this week as an influential group of the community said they are opposed to the idea of protest.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle with gency inputs )
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