Nurungukal..2..contd..

     For the last two months it was election festival for keralites. I do not know whether Kerala Tourism dept. ventured to attract tourists like last time to enjoy the mela. This time there was not much processions and rallies in Wayanad, organised by the political parties to show their might. Instead they preferred to make house campaigns. Only the main contestants viz UDF,LDF and NDA  were in the arena as far as canvasing was concerned. Although it started in a subdued tone, as days advanced the intensity increased reaching a high crescendo in the last lap.

       The social media also played an important roll depending on the choice of the user. This of course made the posts either jovial or informative. The roll of such reactions in influencing the electorate will remain as a case for research to the political Pundits.

       It gave an opportunity to the common man to witness the big guns in action, pleading and even performing snap shots of mimicry. Candidates made marathon visits in their constituency with folded hands. No wedding function remained unattended and during the last few days they never failed to make condolence visits. And the public took every such reaction in good spirit and hope.

        No wall paintings, thanks to Sheshanji. But the blaring of slogans and parodies virtually did more damage to our organs. The positive change this time was the distribution of some serious manifestos explaining their vision and future plans. But it remains to be seen how many will be complied with once they come to power.

     I hope that when the event is over each one will take care to remove the posters and hoardings, instead of abandoning them to be decayed and polluting the nature.

         The most important change which I experienced was that none came to collect funds for their election expenditure. I wonder what the reason is?!. Anyway it is a positive sign. Thanks for their self sufficiency.

        Tomorrow is the D day. Let us hope that the enlightened electorate of Kerala will choose the most eligible without fear or ferver…contd