In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives. Violence takes a heavy toll and affects public life ______. High or low, known or unknown, rich or poor, popular or unpopular, no one is safe or secure today. It<br />appears that one can harm anybody at any time and at ______. A mad and sad rat race is on to make money and ______ power at any cost and by any means. The<br />result is that no political party or group can now ______ into claim to total innocence in so far as ______ of violence against innocent person for personal or political<br />gains is concerned. Violent demonstrations, rallies, hartals have become the order of the day. so far as ______ of violence against innocent person.

Correct Answer: perpetration