There was a 'harthal' (strike) in Kerala against the recent increase of petrol prices. Invariably almost all the educational institutions were closed on that day. Owing to the death of state minister there were i believe two holidays. Today & yesterday were holidays in connection with 'Bakrid'. Ultimately, the number of days in which teaching and learning occurs in schools of Kerala are pretty limited.
Instead of so many unexpected holidays primarily owing to bandh/harthal, can we arrive at a consensus to limit the number of such occasions in a year? The right to protest is kind of a fundamental right in a democracy. However, the protest have to be peaceful & not interrupting the life of common man. Ideal protest never occurs in kerala. If all political parties and other groups can sit together and decide on a Harthal/Bandh calendar, it will be highly useful.
P.S. Similarly we can have only national holidays (Jan 26, Aug 15 & Oct 2) for companies. Let the casual leave be increased proportionally so that there is no grumbling.
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