Keshubhai Patel forms new party

Former BJP leader Keshubhai Patel floated a new regional political party named 'Gujarat Parivartan Party' amid escalated disagreements with Gujarat chief minister, Narendra Modi. Earlier, Patel had submitted his resignation letter to the BJP President, Nitin Gadkari after citing dissatisfaction with Modi. Interacting with media in Gandhinagar, Patel expressed joy over forming the party. Meanwhile, Patel chose to remain tight lipped on his party's association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).