If you are a Malayalee residing inside Tamil Nadu State, or anywhere else outside Kerala, studying, working or doing business, please spare a few minutes to read this most important message from supportkerala.org, the site that stands for meaningful and effective intervention in issues that concern Kerala and Keralites. You may be able to save a lot in time, money and materials, or, perhaps, even your life, by reading this and adhering to our instructions. Though Mullaperiyar is a burning issue with implications far beyond our calculation and general comprehension, we request you all, for the time being, to keep yourself cool in the face of any provocation and face critical situations without losing your self-control and sagacity. Believe in yourself and in your capacity to face any undesirable eventuality. Take the following precautions, until the situation cools down: - Avoid jokes that might hurt Tamil feelings in connection with Mullaperiyar
- Avoid unnecessary arguments in your work-places/study-places and in the places you frequent, like the tea shop, grocery store, recreation club, etc
- Move about in groups whenever possible and include your good Tamil friends in your company
- Do not engage in collective/group action regarding the issue
- Wherever available, use rail instead of road, for your travel
- Avoid using gold ornaments when you move about
- Do not open your doors without identifying the visitor, especially at night.
- Reach your place of stay as early as possible, from the place of your work or study.
- When you notice a trouble brewing, try to defuse the situation then and there or leave.
- Do not be part of any attempt to spread rumors and baseless falsehood
- Even when you are given an opportunity to speak, at a function or conference, take care to use words that will not hurt the feelings of Tamil community as a whole.
- Remember, Tamil people are our brothers and sisters and you are duty-bound to help them when you see them in trouble in Kerala
However, we must be prepared for situations beyond our control. A misinformed mob without a sensible leadership may engage in dangerous activities that cause physical injury or financial loss to you and the situation may get worse with time. In that case you can always be assured of help and protection from supportkerala.org.Just register yourself under 'REGISTER FOR HELP' with supportkerala.org and contact Supportkerala Team. Make use of the help numbers we are providing in the site, without losing time. We will mail you the numbers of the authorities (police and administrative) nearest you and other relevant information to save yourself and your dear and near from harm. |