Election festivals over
They were literally festivals. When the candidates of political parties came canvassing, they didn”t come quiet. A band (either gross western or the ”thaarai – thappattai” variety) marches in the front, followed by flag bearing kids and notice distributing lads, they will be some slogan shouting and one person will announce the arrival of the candidate on a mic.
In a minute or so, after giving sufficient time for people to gather in front of their houses, the candidates visit either on an open jeep or walk with folded hands atop their heads. All this for just ward councillors!
The local body elections are over yesterday (Oct. 15) and there was a report of violence in The Hindu.
With less than a week for Deepavali, people barely have time to ready for next festival!!
