When the matter was called out, Chief PP Amin apprised the bench of the fact that Patel has moved two applications – one seeking temporary relaxation of the bail condition for a year and the other for permanent relaxation, so that he can enter the district and attend the religious and social functions.
The judge clarified that he would only consider the plea for temporary relaxation as of now and keep the other plea for permanent relaxation on a later date.
At this, PP Amin in a lighter vein submitted that he had sought a prior clarification on this from Patel.
“Had asked him if later there won’t be any changes (in terms of political party) and he has said no there won’t be any change,” Amin said.
At this, Justice Vora, maintaining the lighter vein, responded in Gujarati,
“No, I was on the point of there is no confirmation of you (BJP government returning in Gujarat).”
Amin instantly replied,
“I get what your lordships mean but I can say there won’t be any change. It can certainly be written on the wall that we will come (to power) that will on (December) 8. On 8th (of December) that will happen.”
The entire exchange was in the context of Patel becoming a member of the BJP. He initially rose to fame for his staunch opposition to the BJP but has now joined the party and is also contesting as BJP candidate in the forthcoming polls, results of which would be announced on December 8.
Source: Barandbench
