CAN KERALA AFFORD STOP TRAFFIC AND CLOSE SHOPS?

It is high time that the government of Kerala to take a firm decision whether they want to find means to raise the revenue or to continue with availing loans trom all sources. If they are intending for more revenue the first available source to consider is tourism. All avenues are now open to raise the income from tourism by over five times of the record earnings of the state. In order to achieve this we need not spend huge sum but should maintain certain basic discipline within our state. No tourist will come here at the risk of their lives. We cannot expect them to stay on public roads. We cannot force them to remain hungry.

Irrespective of political considerations, any government ruling the state should ensure, therefore, that:

a) Under no circumstances traffic on roads should be suspended.

b) Throwing stones or causing any damages to vehicles may be strictly prohibited.

c) No shops or offices should  forcefully be closed.

 All offenders may be ensured to be punished. If the government cannot concede the request we may be constrained to forget the growth of tourism in the state. Let us not forget the fact that despite people falling dead on the roads, we are unable to repair it properly for want of money. Tomorrow we may face similar problems at different fronts. Hence, let us not link our protest with traffic and business.

K V George