The government will do well to ensure that policing decisions during the rally are professional, not political.

A force with salary in excess of equivalent ranks in police; commanded by non-professional is recipe for disaster.

The police act should contain provisions for ensuring that Rangers are not deployed for police functions.

ECP, government institutions should make foolproof security arrangements for candidates, political workers and voters.

Political parties should, through their manifestos, make it clear that police will not be used to thrash opponents.

If properly motivated, educated and trained, the young can become an engine of growth rather than extremism, terror.

Despite heavy stakes, the political will to deal with the crisis is confused, fragmented and elusive.

Bureaucracy's ascendancy over police by proposed changes will make IG ineffective, constrain governance space for CM.