Both the Houses of Parliament have taken up discussion on incidents of attacks on North East people in various parts of the country by suspending the question hour. Cutting across party-lines members urged the government to enquire into the root cause of the problem which they described as a conspiracy to destablise the country. In the Lok Sabha, the Leader of Opposition Mrs Sushma Swaraj said the, the North Eastern Region has vital security significance and if the situation is not brought under control, the credibility of the government will be compromised.

Mr Ninong Ering of the Congress from Arunachal Prasad, said the incidents have created fear psychosis among the North East students and anti-social elements are exploiting the situation.
In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Mohammed Hamid Ansari announced the suspension of question hour to take up the discussion on the issue.

Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu, said the texting of the SMS has created fear among the North East people in various parts of the country. He said it is the duty of the Central government to find out the truth behind the clear-cut mischief to create panic among the North East people.

He suggested that the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh should also make an appeal to the North East people not to get panic and assure that the entire country is with them. Echoing similar views Senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh said every state government has the responsibility to ensure law and order situation. Senior Assom Gana Parishad (AGP) Birendra Prasad Baishya said it is the time to work together to maintain peace and harmony in the
country. He suggested that a resolution be adopted by the House assuring the North East people that the whole country is with them. Mr Balgopal of CPIM and Prof.

Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party also spoke.The discussion was continuing when reports last came in.