Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged political parties to avoid tensions in the wake of nationwide protests against the dilution of the SC and ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.

"A review petition has been filed in Supreme Court today. I would appeal to all to avoid tensions. I seek their support," the minister told reporters.

"We should not create a situation that leads to communal tensions. It is the moral responsibility of all the political parties to cooperate so that any kind of tensions can be avoided," he added.