"We want to hold the rally (on August 25) peacefully, but if they (state government or police) try to stop us, we will not remain silent. If violence happens, the government and the police will be responsible for that," Hardik, convener of 'Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti', told PTI.
The 23-year-old leader is spearheading the agitations by Patels who are demanding reservation in government jobs and education under OBC quota.
Hardik said only the writ of Patels runs large in Gujarat and that the community decides who assumes power in the state.
"Whoever talks of interest of Patels will come to power in Gujarat. Patel community has brought people to power and thrown many others out of power. If we fail to get OBC status, we will vote against the incumbent government," he said.
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Hardik emphasised that the agitation of Patels is apolitical.
"This (getting reservation) is a matter of our right. It does not matter which party (Congress or BJP) is in power. We call CM (Anandiben Patel) our aunt, but our aunt should now understand that her nephews are agitating on roads, so she should give us our right and that is OBC (status)," Hardik said.
"On August 25, we want Patels at every nook and corner of the city. Every true Patel should take a leave from their business and job to support the cause of the community. We were supposed to hold this rally even if the police did not give us permission," he said.
Hardik said more than 40,000 volunteers will take care of managing the large number of people who will be turning up for the 'Kranti rally'.
"On August 15, 1947 India got freedom similarly we Patels will get freedom on August 25. There will be a revolution. People of our community have become aware of their rights," he said on the theme of the rally.