24.9.15

Bhagwat’s comment and Raj quota could hurt BJP

Liz Mathew / IE
At least half a dozen leaders The Indian Express spoke to conceded that the timing of Bhagwat’s interview and the EBC quota in a BJP-ruled state could harm the party. 
While one of them clarified “this does not mean that either of the developments is against the party’s position,” several leaders said “some recent developments in party-ruled states”, including the Maharashtra government’s decision to restrict autorickshaw permits to those who speak Marathi, were “not in line with the party’s strategy in Bihar”. 
“We cannot afford to be seen as taking an anti-reservation stand,” said a leader. more

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