Mamata Banerjee to Hardik Patel: Join Trinamool Congress

Patel also added that Congress and Trinamool are the only Opposition parties in the country today. He hoped they would unite and band "others" into a consolidated Opposition.

Completely taken in by Mamata's simplicity and selfless disposition, he said, "She is an intelligent woman with a history of being a revolutionary leader. She should come forward to be the leader of opposition parties."

Mamata also spoke to Patel about her days of struggle. She advised him to join politics as political leaders make policy decisions.

An "enlightened" Patel warmly said, "She has come to power after a long fight. I would take advice from her, if required."

He also requested her to visit Gujarat to talk of women empowerment. Reportedly, Mamata graciously agreed to this proposition.

Mamata affectionately referred to Patel as a "younger brother," remarking that "he has a good political sense and is sensitive."

She was one of the few to wish Patel after BJP's truncated Gujarat elections victory.

Though BJP reached the majority mark with 99 of 182 Assembly seats, it fell short of its 150+ target. The Patidar fire-brand had contributed to BJP's lacklustre win.

Earlier, the Patidar quota agitator had a similar invite from Gujarat Congress with a party ticket once he turns 25, the minimum age to contest elections.

Moreover, after PAAS's movement began picking up, Patel also met Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, who promised to work for reservation of distressed communities. But, Nitish jumped ship and joinedNDA.

But, the young turk is literally going places.