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Hardik Patel appointed as working President of Gujarat Congress

In a major boost to the party in Gujarat, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday appointed Hardik Patel as the Working President of the state unit

By NH Web Desk
Hardik Patel 
Hardik Patel  

In a major boost to the party in Gujarat, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday appointed Hardik Patel as the Working President of the state unit.

Published: 12 Jul 2020, 9:15 AM IST

In a statement, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said: "Sonia Gandhi has approved the appointment of Patel as Working President of Gujarat Congress with immediate effect."

Published: 12 Jul 2020, 9:15 AM IST

Patidar leader Patel, who launched a movement for reservation for his community in the state in 2015, had joined the Congress in 2017 ahead of the assembly polls.

Published: 12 Jul 2020, 9:15 AM IST

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Published: 12 Jul 2020, 9:15 AM IST

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