Concern among BJP leaders over outreach
New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instruction to Union ministers, asking them to visit schools and public universities in a bid to blunt the anger against the government and to build ties with the younger demographic, has set off concern among a section of BJP leaders who feel this renewed outreach might upset the core constituency of the party and pave the way for more groups to push for their demands through protests, said people aware of the details.
"There is a concern that the government's outreach may be setting the stage for more pressure groups to protest and take to the streets," said a party functionary, requesting anonymity.
Last week, at the Jantar Mantar, police had to use force to disburse a group of protest...
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