Peaceful election is a past story.

Both phases of civic poll in Kerala witnessed a high percentage of voter turn out. Thanks to fifty percent reservation given to women by the Act of Parliament. High turnout, however, doest not reflect the political consciousness of majority sector instead it reveals interest of women folk to become policy makers of local bodies. One hopes the entry of more women into politics may reduce rampant corruption in local bodies and result in a social change.

Nevertheless, the unprecedented disarray in polling stations does not give a clean chit to police force and election authorities who are bound to accomplish a peaceful election. Peaceful election in Kerala has become a past story.

K A Solaman