In search of the greener, fertile Plains
Is traditional communism an outdated Idea in India? Yes as well as no. Yes - in the case of a post modern Kerala and No - in the case of wanting plains of northern India. In Kerala, Communism has shown it's full blown brilliance like a shooting star reaching its optimum utility, yet if allowed to continue in its present form and stand, would fade into insignificance and oblivion. The alloy on which communism has hitherto rested or taken for granted in Kerala, is on the verge of losing its proportion, texture and sheen. The once powerful lunki clad labourers who asserted their rights with the strength of the sickle and hammer flag is increasingly replaced by trouser clad hindi/bengali/odia speakers from the north, thus eroding a powerful malayalam speaking cadre that formed the pith and substance of the communist movement. Secondly, with the mushrooming of professional colleges and an increasing penchant for professional studies, most of the youth population are less aware of t...