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Our people are too entitled and refuse to work hard at unskilled jobs in Kerala. Their abhimanam allows them to do the same jobs abroad, tho gulf (with money as the excuse - not untrue, I agree). I see people in other states taking pride in what they do , without any shame

u/Technical_Map_3257 — 8 days ago

The Ground Reality: Kerala Edition

Honestly, if you look at our Facebook groups and IT cells, it’s all about making people scared. If you disagree on one small thing, they brand you as an enemy. Politics here has become less about "what’s good for the people" and more about "which camp are you in?"

Look, anyone can criticize the BJP, CPIM, or Congress—that’s our right. But let’s be practical for a second. In a state like Kerala, can a common man like you or me just walk in and become an MLA? Engane nadakkan? (How is that even possible?) You need massive backing, a "quotient" of influence, and a huge network. To even get a 1% vote share in a local ward, you need serious visibility and money. Grassroots work is great, but scaling it up against the "Big Three" is a different ball game.

The New Player Perspective

Because the entry barrier is so high, we usually end up with people who already have some "mass" influence. In Tamil Nadu, it’s Vijay right now. In Kerala, we’ve seen similar buzz whenever a major figure hints at entry.

The moment someone new steps in, the cyber wings start the "capsule" attacks—claiming he’s a BJP B-team or a sellout before he’s even started. That’s just prejudice. In a democracy, shouldn’t we judge a person by what they do rather than what the IT cells say they’ll do?

History and the Way Forward

People mock "cinema stars," but we shouldn't forget history. MGR and Jayalalithaa weren't just actors; they built legacies that defined a state. Even in Kerala, we’ve had actors like Ganesh Kumar or Mukesh who stayed in the game for years. Dismissing someone just because they came from the silver screen is ignoring how the system actually works.

If a new leader joins the NDA or makes bad calls, we have the voting machine. If they don't perform, we kick them out in five years. That’s the "Kerala model" of being politically sharp, right?

Instead of falling for the "Cyber-War" narratives, let's keep it simple:

  • Check the manifesto: What are they actually promising for Kerala’s development?
  • Wait and watch: Let them take a stand on local issues (like SilverLine or Vizhinjam) before labeling them.
  • No double standards: If you’re going to question the new guy, ask the same tough questions to the existing giants too.
  • Vote for progress, not out of fear: Don't vote just to keep someone else out; vote for someone who will actually work.
u/zxc2026 — 10 days ago

those who claim themselves to be literates and would never vote for communal parties ,how did IUML get 22 out of 22 contested ? are the people there communal or now people call me uneducated because i questioned ?

edit:- IUML contested in 27 and won 22

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u/mighty-monster — 10 days ago

Rahul Gandhi is the most Useless politician of India

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u/Competitive_Set_4386 — 6 days ago

Like just my observation not to shame anyone

I've noticed from my conversations with friends and others in delhi (i studied in st Stephen's) the north indians are too much hyper nationalism or patriotic , like bhayankara extreme aya pole , the movies they like are , and they get very angry if namal enthelm logical ayit choicha saying " india is great, our community is great , u don't like our nation appreciate it , y r u always criticising enoke , basically saying we are not appreciating anything u malayalis are cynical enoke , and so on many other things ...

What shocked me is ee parayunavar they're really educated like toppers oke whom I met in Stephen's

Even like others like tamil or kannadigas vech nokumpol we are laid back with regards to namade identity of malayali , I felt they take too much pride and lot of chest thumping , and believe anything told , like brainwashed avum easily

I personally felt even in our movie we don't like always doing any chest thumping or anything

We are pretty much laidback and rational , like we don't just believer anything, i got comments from many non malayalis on this that they observed we are laidback and chill

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u/Technical_Map_3257 — 10 days ago

A man of his calibre is not to be confined to Kerala - he is suited for bigger glory in Delhi.

His intelligence and work is needed for national level congress, hence this is best time for him to fully exit Kerala and serve National Congress.

Under no circumtsance should he remain in Kerala. His duty is in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi ji needs his guidance and support and work.

u/Gentle_Tale1769 — 10 days ago

People supporting UDF I have a question for you

Why do you not place IUML in the same category as of BJP? Why do you fear when BJP won 3 seats while you see IUML winning 22 seats lightly?

Ps:posted in r/Kerala and mods deleted it Also, While IUML != BJP, it's equivalent as far as I understand.

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u/Ambitious_Spot_4859 — 5 days ago
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No other party has been able to attract Gen Z voters the way IUML has. Young and first-time voters played a significant role in their victory. Any party aiming to make a real impact in the future will need to start prioritizing and engaging with youth voters as well.

u/0rgasm_engineer — 9 days ago

For the first time in 50 years, India doesn’t have a communist government.Is this a complete ideological wipeout, or has the Left simply failed to evolve with changing political, economic, and cultural realities?

What do you think are the main reasons behind the decline of Left politics in India

leadership crisis, lack of grassroots connection, rise of identity politics, economic aspirations, or something else entirely?

u/Swithxh_blade_ — 6 days ago