In this era of development and progress, the factor which puts brakes is the Bandh called by various political parties to air their ire against the ruling government and its policies. Kerala and W Bengal stand out in this aspect without realising that the image of the state is going down and beaten in terms of Foreign investments and capital inflows which form the basic foundation for the economy to grow and in- turn create employment.
Kerala and W Bengal wakes up in suspense everyday wondering if there will be milk supply, electricity, bus and train services to keep up the normal life style! I was once caught in such a situation in Trivandrm, Kerala. I had gone there with my wife to attend a wedding. Everything was quiet the day prior to the wedding and suddenly the wedding day started with a Trade Union Bandh protesting against some fuel hike and the entire system was in a disarray putting every one in serious inconvenience and trouble. I could not go to the wedding avenue on time since there was no transportation available. I had to necessarily attend the function as there was no other way we could fill our stomach as all the hotels and restaurants were also closed! With great difficulty, We managed to reach the venue and darted to the hall where food was being served to break our fasting mode! We were made to wait at the avenue till evening when the transport resumed ending the 12 hour bandh!
It is not understood as to why the political parties resort to such tactics which put great hardship on the common man. All those visiting the God's own country should make sure that they bring in some kind of "flying chariots" or those "horses with wings" to fend for themselves lest they start cursing both the God and their own country!!
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