Don t need certificate from those into divisive politics: Hardik (Lead)

Bhopal Feb 19 (IANS) Gujarat s Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Monday said that he didn t want a certificate on patriotism from those who were pursuing divisive politics in the country.

"All types of things have been said about my Bhopal visit -- that it will promote casteism. If talking of the interests of farmers youths and jobs is casteism then I will do it. But those who want to do politics of Hindus and Muslims and want to break this country do not call it casteism but patriotism. I don t want a certificate from such people " Patel told the media here.

Asked if he would campaign in the coming Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh later this year the Patidar leader said: "There is no harm in doing good work. I will continue to do good work."

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader was on a one-day visit to the state capital.

--IANS
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