There will be a major thrust on social media, and the use of hash-tags to create positive trends. 'TALIBANI STYLE OF FUNCTIONING'Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena, the BJP's ally in Maharashtra, said the saffron party was becoming increasingly "intolerant" of criticism on social media. He said the government feels that the President, the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister "should not be an object of ridicule on social media." But where, he asked, did these teachings go when former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh "was made a butt of jokes on social media?" ALSO WATCH | Will resign if CM asks me to, says Maharashtra Minister Prakash Mehta over corruption charges

Source: India Today October 16, 2017 15:40 UTC