Hartals spoil the image of Kerala

Kerala is a state known as God's own country. I doubt the wisdom of the person who coined this name for Kerala. Probably, he or she might not have foreseen what actually is in store for a Mallu. I would call it land of strikes and hartals because I believe a place should be named after what it is famous (notorious) for.
Despite having all the resources, be it human or material, Kerala lags miles behind other states in terms of economic development. I mean industrial development. Many countries or firms hesitate to come to Kerala fearing the frequent shutdowns in the state at the drop of a hat. No one should tell us why? It is because of the poor industrial climate that we have created.
Those who exhort for strikes don't understand how badly they  damage the reputation of Kerala as a generation. Though we have set milestones in many areas for other states to follow, we are becoming a totally impatient society. For me, a mallu represents the proverbial fox in the sheep skin. He looks bright and clean only in his dress, but he is in fact in a world of illusion. He is becoming a human being with an arrogant attitude. His impatience and arrogance is collectively represented in the strikes, which is only a manifestation of his growing restlessness.
A prudent mallu should not be carried away by the mesmerism unleashed by petty politicians. The political class in the state is misleading a people proud of their culture and knowledge.
I think absence of an able leadership, free from the clutches of political hierarchy and religious and caste influences is the cause of all the maladies of Kerala. We can only hope for a better tomorrow because we haven't done anything to make it a reality.