BJP wants to abolish reservations, we don't want EBC quota:

In a frontal attack on BJP, Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel today alleged that the party wanted to scrap the reservation system, and EBC quota for general category in Gujarat was the first step in this regard.
Speaking to reporters after a mega road-show throughout the city, Hardik, who was released from prison today, said he wanted reservations for Patidar/Patel community under OBC quota and not under the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category.
"What is the meaning of giving reservation under EBC quota when it is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution? BJP is ruling in many states, so why have they started this from Gujarat? It is obvious that BJP wants to abolish the present reservation system.

"I am totally against the abolition of reservation, as I firmly believe it is the only means to uplift those who are left behind. We also want reservation under OBC quota, which is in the Constitution. EBC is nothing but a lollipop," he said.
The Gujarat government led by Anandiben Patel brought in the 10 per cent EBC quota for the unreserved category following the Patel community's agitation for quota.
Hardik today said he would continue his agitation.

He also took on the RSS, saying it was trying to project its opponents as traitors.
"Some people in Nagpur think they can run the country from there. These people think only they are patriots and all those who are against them are traitors. I was labelled a traitor for seeking reservation for my community. People who fight for their community are traitors to them," Hardik said.

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"This agitation is not for the benefit of BJP or Amit Shah or Congress. This is for the Patel community. Now we will decide who comes to power," he said.
"I and several others are booked under sedition charges for demanding reservation. 14 of our youth lost lives while our women have been booked under serious charges of attempt to murder and rioting. BJP now has eight months time to think about it (to make amends)," Hardik said.
He said that his next task was to unite 28 crore-strong Kurmi community in the next six months.
"I am not into politics and I may not get Assembly ticket even if I wish, as I am only 22. During next six months, I will travel to different parts of India to unite the 28 crore Kurmis (who are farmers, like Patels). I want to work to build a new and better India," said the Patel leader, who has been directed to live outside Gujarat for six months as a bail condition.

Hardik did not rule out the possibility of joining politics.
"People of my community will decide if I should join politics or not....I don't feel we have to be in politics to do something for our nation and people," he said.