BHOPAL: In a run up to the assembly elections, the government seems to be sandwiched between the SAPAKS and AJJAKS - the former raising issues of upper caste and the latter of SCs and STs. And the irony is both sections are up in arms against the government.The SAPAKS (Samanya Pichda Evam Alpsankhyak Varg Adhikari Karamchari Sangh), which appears more vocal in its protests, sprang surprise for both - ruling BJP and Congress. On Monday, more than 1,000 persons assembled in Morena and tore up posters of BJP minister Narayan Singh Kushwah forcing him to postpone his visit.SAPAKS activists have been holding protests against amendment in the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, which was passed by the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote and cleared in Lok Sabha on August 6.The bill rules out any provision for anticipatory bail to any person accused of atrocities against SC/STs, notwithstanding any court order. It provides no preliminary inquiry will be required for registering a criminal case and an arrest under this law would not be subjected to any approval.Many senior BJP leaders, including chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP president Rakesh Singh faced the upper caste wrath. Bangles were thrown recently at the carcade of BJP national vice-president and Rajya Sabha member Prabhat Jha. At many places in the state, posters like "Please don't ask for vote. We are from unreserved category," greeted them.Besides, alleged SAPAKS activists also demonstrated against Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia SAPAKS state president Hiralal Trivedi said there was strong resentment among people. How long governments and politicians continue to divide the society with their polices of appeasement.SL Suryavanshi, general secretary of AJJAKS (Anoosuchit Jati Janjati Adhikari Karamchari Sangh) said, "What we demand is according to the Constitution, but SAPAKS' demands are in contravention of the law."On Sunday, AJJAKS activists demonstrated across the state. Over one lakh backlog posts could not be filled up despite the chief minister's announcement. Similarly, the issue of reservation in promotion has also been pending, Suryavanshi said.AJJAKS threatened to intensify the agitation if their demands are not fulfilled. Surprised by sudden spurt of agitations, the government seem to be on the backfoot.Refusing to comment on demonstrations, cabinet spokesman Narottam Mishra said, "The agitations are also against Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia. Why don't you talk to the Congress."Reacting to the issue, Congress spokesperson Shobha Ojha said, "In the BJP regime, atrocities against the SCs, STs and OBCs have gone up. Congress has always stood for the constitutional rights of all sections of the society, which is why whenever our party is in power no section of the society is denied its constitutional rights."