INDIAN DEMOCRACY RESERVATION QUOTA MENACE August 25, 2015: RESERVATION QUOTA - Protest by Patel Community of Gujarat. The violence started on 25-8-2015 after a massive rally of the Patel community. Hardik Patel, who is leading the stir, had called for a state-wide bandh on 26-8-2015. Six people were killed in firing by police and paramilitary forces, while two others died following clashes.