Guwahati, Nov 26: Notwithstanding government measures to contain the ongoing anti-Bihari violence in Assam, initiatives for peace and harmony have been taken by all sections of society for restoring normalcy here. "Stop violence, we want peace" is the common refrain here among all the communities, political parties, students organisations and various other organisations.
People from both Assamese and Bihari communities are out on the streets pleading for amity and restoration of the age-old goodwill and harmony that existed between the two communities in the state.
Large number of Biharis who have settled here for generations, adopted the local language and even married into the Assamese community are pleading with their migrant brethren to restrain themselves and also remain in the state.
Film personalities, theatre actors, litterateurs, singers, artists, professionals, including lawyers, doctors, engineers, journalists, social workers, are taking out peace processions for restoring normalcy.
The students, who have been in the forefront of all movements for the cause of Assam, are regularly taking out peace processions wanting a violence-free Assam.
Besides students from different schools and colleges marching across the state calling for peace and harmony, the apex students body All Assam Students Union organised a statewide silent procession on Monday calling for halt of the ongoing violence and 100 per cent job reservation for the N-E people in central government undertakings.
Bureau Report