Fraught with danger

It is obvious that a culture of political violence between left and right-wing exists in Kerala

It is obvious that a culture of political violence involving the left and right-wing forces exists in Kerala. Political killings in the state are a matter of concern. The realisation that political killings are avoidable and should not happen has not come a day too soon. 

The meeting between leaders of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh can be the first step towards restoration of peace. The all-party meet must take measures to free the state from the scourge of political violence.

Political consciousness is good for democracy and a just social