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Incidents related to the temple
The Khodaldham temple was built in Rajkot by Leuva sect of patidars. There are 2 trustees of Khodaldham temple; they are Dinesh Chovatya and Ravibhai Ambaliya. These members were of Congress party.

Hardik Patel’s controversy
Controversy rose in 2017 when Hardik Patel came to Khodaldham to meet Naresh Patel in order resolve the issue of the Leuva and Kadva patel community. The issue was the dispute between the two communities. He wanted to make clear if the chairman supported which sect of patidars. The media took it to the next level when Nareshbhai allowed his photo to be leaked with Hardik Patel, allowing the public to believe that he was with Kadva Patel community and that he would help them. Moreover this media hype calmed down when it was brought to notice that the rumours were false and the chairman didn’t support anyone.

Hemant Shah’s analysis
There was also hype when Hemant Shah, a political analyst said that BJP was the symbol of power for Patidars and that the community would become weak without the support. The Patidar community proved this claim by arriving at the temple in lakhs and with the message that the Patidars had their own power.

Congress’ controversy
Congress claimed that there was a role of the temple in 2017 election which led to the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party. A senior Congress leader cautiously accepted the fact but felt that it was highly unlikely that this could happen.