Choosing wrong tactics by Adibasi-Janajati

Adibasi-Janajati have called for three-days bandh with demands for federal states on ethnic lines. In the course of bandha, they have adopted rather harsh tactics---used violence on the press and other essential services' vehicles. This tactics has aroused significant reactions from all quarters. This is definitely going ruin the environment of winning people's sympathy. In the present scenario, communal riot (I pray that it does not happen) is the most imminent danger in coming days. Prevention strategy is far more important than containing it. Here are some useful tips for prevention and preparations to mitigate loss:

1. All political parties appeal for restraints and harmony;

2. Media and civil societies play role to defuse the tension;

3. Safety and security threat assessment for crisis plan of actions;

4. Immediate meeting with community leaders;

5. Emergency relief and rehabilitation measures (food, water, shelter, safety and security, health) taken;

6. Stop and counter rumours.