Hardik Patel To Join BJP, Say Sources After Bitter Parting With Congress

Hardik Patel is likely to join the BJP this week, nearly a fortnight after quitting the Congress.

Last week, amid speculation of him switching sides, the 28-year-old leader – on keeping his options – had said: “Why shouldn’t it be…When the elections come, you will see me in an important role.”

Patel has said he will join the BJP on June 2, news agency ANI confirmed.

Gujarat is set to vote later this year. In the February-March round of state elections, the BJP had claimed a win in four of five states.