After Hardik’s exit, Congress goes all out to woo Naresh Patel

In accordance with celebration functionaries, Khodaldham chief Naresh Patel’s entry into the Congress might now be a matter of days, as Patel has made up his thoughts. An influential industrialist from Saurashtra, he heads the Khodaldham belief which runs the Khodal Mata temple in Kagwad. Khodal Mata is the reigning deity of the Leuva sub-caste of the Patidar group, which dominates the Saurashtra and Kutch areas.

Patel is predicted to get a outstanding place, together with the ability to determine on candidates for about 30 seats in Saurashtra, mentioned individuals conscious of the matter. The Patidar group is the deciding consider not less than 50 meeting seats within the state and performs an essential function in lots of different seats, in line with analysts.

Patel has for lengthy been indicating his need to hitch public life and, given his social standing, makes for an amazing catch for the political events within the state. Nonetheless, he’s believed to have a choice for the Congress. He first wished election strategist Prashant Kishor’s mediation for his induction into the celebration, in line with these within the know.