PHOTOS: Patidar leader Hardik Patel gets married to childhood friend Kinjal Parikh

Kinjal who is friends with Hardik since childhood is pursuing graduation in law. She already has a masters degree in Arts./Image: Instagram (@hetpatel.official)

As per reports, Hardik and his family have denied calling it a love marriage, even though Kinjal and Hardik have known each other since long. This is an image from hardik's 'Haldi' ceremony posted by a fan page /Image: Instagram (@hardikpatel_club)

The wedding took place at Surendranagar district in Gujarat and was attended by close friends and family members. /Image: Instagram (@hardikpatel.official.fan)

Patidar leader Hardik Patel today tied the nuptial knot with his long-time friend Kinjal Parikh in a close-knit ceremony in Gujarat /Image: Instagram: @hardikpatel.official.fan

Both Kinjal and Hardik are natives of Chandan Nagari of Ahmedabad district. /Image: Instagram (@hetpatel.official)