Those indulging in arson and vandalism on the streets are neither helping Karnataka, nor Tamil Nadu. One can never achieve anything by setting fire to buses, trucks and other vehicles, and by beating up people from other states. People who are vandalizing are not many in number.

The governments in both states must detain such vandals and take stringent action against them. But in reality, governments in both the states are viewing them in terms of vote banks, and there seems to be little possibility of any strong action against rioters and vandals.

I sincerely appeal to all sections of people in both the states to maintain peace and abide by the law.