CM: Need balanced approach to emotional issues

NEW DELHI: With the Telangana agitation obviously weighing on his mind, chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday said the state should take into consideration the emotions of the people as well as the long-term ‘repercussions’ of any political decision being contemplated.Addressing the 15th meeting of the National Integration Council here, Reddy said (without referring to the Telangana issue), “Sometimes when the emotions of all sections of people in a particular state or region are high disturbing peace and tranquility, it is the responsibility of the government to tackle it delicately and restore balance.Such a situation normally demands a two-dimensional approach political and administrative.” “Civil disturbances with an emotional component cannot be tackled as a mere law and order problem.The state needs to take a larger view,” Reddy said and called for restraint among political parties and other leaders on such situations, while the police should play a “responsible role” as a political solution is being worked out.Reddy stressed the need for making a concerted effort to involve media barons, especially those associated with television channels, in building a national code.