Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said the recent violence in Assam and its reverberations in other parts have brought out worrying faultlines. He added it implies social peace and harmony cannot be taken for granted.He also said that the media should avoid the desire to be sensational though it is very tempting some times. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of Kerala Union of Working Journalists at Kochi he emphasised the need to be constantly vigilant and work continously towards promoting greater communal harmony and inter-group and inter-community dialogue.

Observing that the media has a very important role to play in the task, he said its reporting and opinions should be fair, objective and balanced. Dr.Singh called for exercising restraint so that nothing that divides our society and country is written, broadcast or telecast. The Prime Minister added conscious efforts should be made to build bridges between communities and religions.