Kerala is becoming a society deeply divided on political and religious lines. ( I don't forget there are other differences) I choose these two because they are very obvious in a society, which is proud of its political consciousness.
Recently, there were reports that many Mallu lads (I am not bothered about their religious affiliations) were lured into terror activities. Alas! How could that happen to us? Who are responsible for this situation? Like in any other cases, or like any other Indian, I should point my fingers at the political class for our maladies. You see, the problem we face in our little society is very serious and deserves the attention Mallu, irrespective of the faith that we follow.
How could Mallu boys get lured into terrorism? A few of them were shot dead by our army in Kashmir. And our media is filled with new stories linking many to the terror activities carried out within and outside our state. The follow up stories are frightening. The men allegedly involved in these anti-national activities look very much like the people at home or in our neighbourhood. They are in no way different from the people in our main stream life!
Mallus in the state seem to be confused. A people known for their political consciousness and patriotism are deeply divided. Yes, they are divided on many lines, social, political, economical, educational. This is nothing new. However, the new confusion is on a different plane. Where are you? Are you on the side of those who support terror activities in the country? Or, are you emotionally and ideologically on the side of those who support such activities? I am deeply disturbed.
It is not merely Mallu confusion alone.
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