An Upward caste is demanding reservation under the ‘Other Backward Caste’ category. Does this smell like trouble!

In the wake of violence in several parts of Gujarat, paramilitary personnel were rushed to the western state to assist local administration in maintaining law and order.

Violence erupted in parts during agitation by Patel community for quota. Members of Patel community resorted to arson, stone-pelting and vandalism after brief detention of their 22-year-old leader Hardik Patel.

Patel has called for a state-wide bandh to press their demand for reservation.

In this backdrop, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and assured her of full help.

"The Home Ministry is in constant touch with the Gujarat government and additional forces have been rushed as requested by the state government," a senior official said.

The Patel community claimed they've haven’t received any benefits since India became independent and sought reservations for the community.

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti, which is spearheading the agitation, was of the opinion that the social, financial and educational conditions available to the community have been steadily deteriorating, asking state’s help to support them.

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