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organizations and institutions working towards the welfare and development of the community. Historically, the Kadava
Patidar have been involved in various social and political movements in Gujarat. They played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, with many members of the community actively participating in the struggle against British colonial rule. In the post-independence era, the Kadava Patidar have continued to be politically active, with several members of the community holding important positions in the state government and local administration.
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well, and when the girls reached proper marriable age they could conduct their second marriage at any time. The 1868 (Samvar 1925) caste constitution first allowed annual marriages to be conducted. This marriage custom was noted to be in decline by 1911. In 1922, the Kadva Seva Mandal organized a caste conference which abolished the deccenial marriage custom.
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