Thakor Sena

Gujarat’s call for mass exodus leaves hapless migrants in lurch; workers struggle for rights and livelihood

Displaced from their own states with no political patronage or access to state benefits, migrant workers — who form the backbone of India’s informal work sector — are a vulnerable group.

Vijay Rupani says no 'untoward incident' in Gujarat in 48 hrs, but local body claims over 20,000 migrants fled state last week

Since the alleged rape of a 14-month-old girl in Sabarkantha district on 28 September, six districts, most of them in north Gujarat, have seen sporadic incidents of violence against Hindi-speaking people.

Gujarat Assembly Election 2017: Congress likely to receive boost as OBC leader Alpesh Thakor accepts invitation to join party

Thakor, the convenor of the Gujarat OBC Ekta Manch and leader of the local Thakor Sena, has considerable influence among backward classes.