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    Points:5

    Here is how the God's own country is totally different

    Well, we all know that Kerala is called the God's own country. And through highly reliable sources, I learn that not a single candidate would give even a single pie to any poor voter to influence his or her vote. Just across the border, in the rural pockets of the beautiful Coimbatore city, each poor voter ( in Coimbatore cost of living, anyone who earns less than 18000 per month can be counted among the urban poor and even rural poor, as the difference between the urban area and rural area is very little), is reportedly given at least Rs.4000 by every political party and this includes the ruling party in New Delhi. And in parts of rest of Tamil Nadu as well.

    In Kerala, am told that the communist influence is huge. Hence, even if people are somewhat poor, they do not accept money for votes. They would vote only on the merit of the candidate and are totally against any attempt to polarize people on the basis on religion.

    We should all learn from the Kerala people. We should start educating our masses on the futility of accepting cash.
  • #778550

    Points:5
    From the post it appears that there is no corruption in Kerala and credit is given by the author to the communist mindset of the people. I do not know how authentic this information is but it is remarkable if it so.
    Presently, there are so many ED, CBI, and other investigation agencies investigations going on in our country and a large sum of money in each case is being reported. This means corruption is there and only those cases are being opened where enquires are forcing for it. In this situation it is difficult to say that so and so states are corruption free and others are having rampant corruption.
    During election time many candidates distribute freebies to the poor and destitute as well as their followers though legally speaking it is not correct to do so.
    The problem is that if some leaders and some politicians are corrupt then the whole machinery below becomes corrupt. That is why we require honest leaders who can really do some good work for the growth and prosperity of the country.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #778552

    Points:5
    I have also heard since long that some political parties or their candidates offer cash to voters to vote for them. Most of the voters will happily accept it because even after that they have freedom to vote to whoever they like.
    The information that voters in Kerala do not accept money from the candidate is a strange one because what is that differentiates a Kerala voter from rest of the country?
    Anyway, the problem of corruption in politics is a long debated subject and has deep roots. The problem generally starts from the top when the leader starts to apply tricks for winning election and gullible public falls for it. If a political candidate is dishonest then what can we hope from him after he wins the election? Public should awaken and should vote only to a good candidate or a good party.
    Thoughts exchanged is knowledge gained.

  • #778554

      

    Points:5
    I don't want to dwell on the subject 'cash for vote' because of the ongoing elections and it was a topic much debated many a times.

    But I would like to speak a few words about the lifestyle of the people of the 'God's own country'. I am very much associated with Kerala for the last couple of years and keenly observed from my angle. They are hard working, very minute in their approach and simple living. I also observed in the living vicinities of certain areas in Kochi, every house is parked with an Auto in front of their gate and when enquired about it, I was told that they are the owners of the house and the Auto as well while I found the houses of retired Army Officers and Senior officers in the same rows. I mean to say, we can observe equality irrespective of the rank and file is followed very much there.
    Even from the windows of the plane, you can enjoy the beauties and bounties of nature in Kerala. The active participation of all people during Onam festival season made me to conclude that a festival, if celebrated, should be celebrated like this. Of course, we too celebrate Pongal festival in the South but the Onam celebrations make a difference.

    I might have deviated from the point of discussion but I too think the election process in Kerala may not be much costilier as compared to other states.
    Regards,
    Jagdish

  • #778555

    Points:4
    It is a nice representation from the author's side and the author has praised the system of Kerala. This speaks of the honesty and integrity of the citizens of Kerala. In other parts of the country, we have seen how the political parties are influencing the voters by providing different items including money to get their favour. Due to the sheer poverty of the citizens of the different states, they are not averse to such freebies.
    The unfortunate part is that the citizens can forgo their legal rights due to the offerings of the leaders. It will take a lot of time to make the citizens mindful of their rights.

  • #778559

    Points:3
    Just now read a newspaper article in the New Indian Express with the caption, "Kerala elections: EC ups vigil to check flow of money, liquor".

    The link to the article is here: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/Mar/06/kerala-elections-ec-ups-vigil-to-check-flow-of-money-liquor-2272844.html

    Quote from the article: "Flow of money and gifts during elections in Kerala is not new as in 2016 assembly polls and 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Election Commission had seized considerable volume of money from the state. In April 2019, Rs 28.79 crore worth cash, drugs, alcohol and precious metals were seized from Kerala ahead of polls.During the 2016 assembly polls, Rs 21.66 crore unaccounted money, 8,000 litres of illicit liquor and 17.47 kg of gold were seized by special teams.
    “This time more money and liquor are expected to be used to woo voters who have been severely hit by pandemic-induced economic crisis. Ground -level teams have been put on high alert as checking the flow of cash and freebies is a big challenge," said an officer."

    I hope members will read this article about the voters of "God's own country."

    What more can I say about the obnoxious claim of the author of this post? Does he think other members are blissfully ignorant about reality?
    Billo Rani kahon to abhi jaan de doon: Oh dear Billo, if you ask, I will give my life

  • #778565

    Points:5
    I have also seen the news item mentioned by Partha Sir in his posting. This news is about the situation in Kerala during its Assembly elections in 2021. I don't think the situation will be different now for the Parliament elections.
    Money is being offered to voters by all parties. Only the actual amount may be different. The last time assembly elections were held in Andhra Pradesh during 2019. The Janasena Party of Pavan Kalyan did not offer any money I understand and that party could win only one MLA seat.
    In the present situation money, and liquor are playing a very important role in the elections. Voters are accepting money from all the candidates who offer and finally casting their vote as they like. I appreciate the people of Kerala if they are not accepting any money for their vote. Educated voters are more in Kerala and probably number of people who are getting money may be less when compared to other states.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #778567

    Points:4
    According to me the main thing we have to learn from Keralites is 'willingness'. We can see Keralites in all parts of our own and neighbor countries. They are not hesitate to move out of Kerala for job though the surroundings of Kerala normally do not allow us to move out.
    My professor used to tell this to have confidence in us - but with a joke. Two persons with huge effort climbed the Himalayas and with fullest happiness they stalled our Indian National flag by shouting that that they are the first one grounded Himalayas. Suddenly they heard a voice behind them, 'entha saare! Chai kazhikkumO?'

  • #778570

    Points:4
    One thing I want to share is that we should make our perception about any state in our country based on authentic news, reliable information, and data available in internet. If we do not do that then our perception will not be correct. Just like that we cannot say the there is corruption in a state or not.

    Some members have told about the Keralites that they are hard working and present everywhere. I will make it more general by telling that in general most of the people from some of the southern states in our country are hard working, meticulous, and disciplined in their approach to work. For example we can see that most of the successful IT people from India working in good positions in foreign countries or companies belong to Karnataka or Andhra Pradesh or Tamilnadu.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #778590

    Points:4
    I agree with Umesh. Many South Indian people are hard-working. But slowly that attitude is changing. With the governments giving freebies to many people, we are seeing a change in their attitude. Andhra Pradesh State government is giving free pensions to many people. So we are not getting people to work in the field and we are not getting agricultural labour. Even for construction work, local people are not showing interest and people.
    People from neighbouring states like Odisha and Madhya Pradesh are coming here and working. We can see Keralites in any part of the world doing some or the other business.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #778592

    Points:1
    We can safely assume that the erudite member who raised this thread has silently left the arena reading the reactions expressed by other members.
    Billo Rani kahon to abhi jaan de doon: Oh dear Billo, if you ask, I will give my life

  • #778608

    Points:3
    "Far away fouls have fair feathers" or ' The grass is green on the other side" or in Tamil " Ikkaraikku Akkarai pachai" holds good in this case too.

    When you look from outside you may not get the full, correct picture.
    People in Kerala may be thinking that Tamil Nadu is far better. It is just like that.

    To know where the shoe bites, one has to wear it. That is what I can say for now.

  • #778611

    Points:3
    From the responses of the members in this thread it emerges that Kerala is no exception as far as election canvassing process and associated evils are concerned. People will blame each other and no party will accept that they had wooed the voters by giving money or favours.
    In our country it is difficult to say that a particular state there is no corruption of any kind including money for vote during the election time.
    Thoughts exchanged is knowledge gained.

  • #778613

      

    Points:4
    ABSivakumar,

    You have reported something based on information from 'reliable sources'. I am not asking for the details of the source nor interested to know more about it but I am very much interested to know more about the point you mentioned in the last sentence. How you are going to start educating the masses on the issue and what kind of message would you like to spread? It is easy and equally fascinating to say things like 'we should do this/that', etc. but when you are posting on learning/educating someone on any topic you must tell the ways on how to do that. By this time have you started educating the masses? If so, please tell us how are you doing it.
    Sankalan

    "Life is easier when you enjoy what you do"

  • #778641

      

    Points:3
    May I request one and all to please check where we have taken the thread to? The author has said that the voters of Kerala cannot be influenced. Where have you all taken the thread to? You may have different opinions about a thread that is raised but I (I) think we (including the author) need to stick to the topic raised.

    Though not related to the topic, this is a point that we need to keep in mind. Diversions are permissible as long as we are in touch with the topic raised.
    'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all'.
    -Aristotle

  • #778644

    Points:4
    Kerala is certainly better than most of the Indian states. A state has a good name because of its people and whatever I have seen of Kerala, it is definitely a God's own country with beautiful natural beauty. I don't know why people get provoked when someone praises a South Indian state. You believe it or not, South India is way ahead of the rest of the India because they are not into communal and caste-based politics. They think about the welfare of the people more than anything else plus they are educated and know what they are doing.
    Humble yourself or life will do it for you!

  • #778648

    Points:3
    From the above discussion on Kerala voters, it can be safely concluded that Kerala politicians, like their counterparts in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, entice the voters in Kerala with country liquor(naadan madyam/toddy) and cash. And the Kerala voters also wait eagerly to know when the politicians would arrive and distribute/disburse toddy and cash.

    This is the reality of 'God's own country'.
    Billo Rani kahon to abhi jaan de doon: Oh dear Billo, if you ask, I will give my life


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