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
01/01/2026
BJP MLA from Viramgam Hardik Patel was appointed as the chairperson of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation of the Gujarat Assembly for the year 2026-27. The official announcement was made on Wednesday, highlighting his growing role within the state assembly's legislative framework shortly after his 2022 election victory.
18/11/2025
An Ahmedabad court framed charges against BJP MLA Hardik Patel on Tuesday in a 2018 rioting case related to the Patidar reservation agitation in Gujarat. The case pertains to the violent protests he led in 2015 seeking OBC status for the Patidar caste, and the court proceedings mark a significant legal development for the newly elected MLA.
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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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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 |