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AHMEDABAD: Aggressive activism over the Patidar motion involving Hardik Patel uncovered a rift inside the Gujarat BJP on Wednesday. State celebration spokesperson Yagnesh Dave accused Rahul Gandhi of being racist for praising Dalit activist Jignesh Mewani in his Tuesday rally whilst ignoring Hardik Patel, the sulking state Congress operating president. 

“There’s horrible racism occurring within the Congress. Rahul Gandhi discussed Jignesh Mewani’s title whilst Hardik Patel spent extra time in prison than Jignesh Mewani,” stated Dave.

Alternatively, two BJP leaders — Varun Patel and Chirag Patel — antagonistic Dave’s remark. The 2 Patels had joined the BJP after the Patidar agitation. Chirag tweeted: “I’ve additionally been in prison all over the Patidar agitation. As a substitute of praising Hardik, display some sympathy and love for us too.”