The agitation kick started by Hardik Patel in Gujarat state demanding reservations for his Patel community spreads like a wildfire and takes violent shape. So far, nine persons were killed and several crores worth properties were damaged in the state, particularly in the state capital Ahmadabad city within couple of days of its commencement. Government has deployed armed forces in the capital Ahmadabad and Patel dominated Surat, Rajkot and Mahasena cities.

The mobs, who raged with the arrest of their leader Hardik Patel, have set fire to Gujarat home minister Rajani Patel’s houses on Thursday. The sudden emergence of Hardhik Patel followed by outburst of Patel community leaves the state and central governments in deep shock. Hardik Patel has launched 'Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) recently and start garning support for his agitation.

Government suspects that there may be some conspiracy behind this agitation. Patel community is comparatively financially very sound. Moreover they are dominating in Gujarat politics, businesses, industries and all other businesses in the state. Patel community in the middle class section is also hard working and always wants to stand on its feet. In fact, Patel community has been opposing cast based reservations. Hence, there was no strong signs of agitations seen until it begins. Interestingly, very few people in Patel community knows about this 22 year old Hardik Patel.Hence, the police and intelligence agencies are trying to find out who is behind him and this violence.