M Y Tarigami urges intervention against harassment of students and workers
CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami has expressed deep concern over the environment of harassment allegedly being faced by students and labourers working in different parts of the country following the Delhi blast. While those involved in the heinous terrorist act must be brought to justice, effective intervention is required to ensure that students and labourers working in different parts of the country are not harassed.
The situation has created fear among the younger generation studying in different parts of India. Students should not be dragged into it, he said, adding that the country must ensure a sense of security for them instead of exposing them to intimidation or suspicion. Such an atmosphere is not favourable for a proper and conducive environment, especially when young people require reassurance, stability and confidence to continue their studies and work.
The space for those responsible for such heinous terrorist acts must shrink, but serious measures need to be taken to ensure that innocent citizens do not not feel distressed and humiliated. Efforts to win over hearts and minds, particularly of the youth, are essential. Pushing innocent people to the wall has never helped achieve anything fruitful. Desperation is always counterproductive, he said, adding that past experiences in conflict situations have shown that indiscriminate actions only deepen alienation.
The CPI(M) has demanded that there should be no indiscriminate arrests. Law enforcement agencies must ensure that innocent people, whether students, labourers or ordinary citizens, do not become victims of fear or suspicion.
