Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Viramgam, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Hardik Patel
21/05/2026
Hardik Patel was appointed chairperson of the Gujarat Assembly Committee on Subordinate Legislation for the 2026-27 term. The appointment marked his first time leading an Assembly committee and reflected a stronger institutional role within the state legislature.
18/11/2025
An Ahmedabad court framed charges against Hardik Patel in a 2018 rioting case linked to the Patidar reservation agitation. The case arose from a symbolic fast organized by PAAS in Nikol in 2018, and the charges moved the matter toward trial.
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Bio/Wiki
| Education | B.Com from Sahajanand College, Ahmedabad |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | Sahajanand College, Ahmedabad |
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Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 30 Years |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Family
| Father | Bharat Patel |
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| Mother | Usha Patel |
| Siblings | Monica Patel |
| Spouse | Kinjal Patel |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (June 2022-present) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | MLA, Viramgam constituency (since 8 December 2022) |
| Recent Appointment | Chairperson of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation of the Gujarat Assembly for the year 2026-27 (appointed 2026) |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Travelling and collecting weapons |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hardikpatel.official/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/HardikPatel.Official/ | |
| https://x.com/HardikPatel_ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hardik was an average student who had a strong interest in cricket. | |
| 2. He reportedly scored below 50% marks in his B.Com studies. | |
| 3. After graduation, he worked in his family's water supply business in the commercial sector. | |
| 4. His father, Bharat Patel, is associated with the BJP in Viramgam. | |
| 5. He began his activism with the Patidar youth group SPG and led one of its units. | |
| 6. The Patidar movement was sparked when his sister missed out on a government scholarship due to not being in the OBC quota. | |
| 7. He founded PAAS to push for the inclusion of Patidars in the OBC category. | |
| 8. In 2015, he left SPG to focus on PAAS and organized a rally that turned violent in Ahmedabad. | |
| 9. Released on bail in July 2016 after being jailed for 9 months on sedition and violence charges. | |
| 10. Accused by Congress and BJP of political motivations; released photos and videos to counter bias claims. | |
| 11. He admires Lord Rama and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. | |
| 12. Enjoys posing with weapons like rifles, swords, and pistols. | |
| 13. At a rally in Surendranagar in 2019, he was slapped by an unknown BJP worker. | |
| 14. Resigned from Congress, criticizing its leadership's lack of focus on Gujarat's issues. | |
| 15. After graduation, he worked in his family's submersible-pumps business | |
| 16. In 2015, he left SPG to focus on PAAS and organized a rally in Surat that drew an estimated half a million Patels | |
| 17. While in college, he opened a potable water stand at the Viramgam Bus Stand as a social service |