Hill stations are undoubtedly the best
places to relax. Anyone visiting there would wonder how beautiful the
life of natives would be! Oxygen in its purest form, serene weather
and absolute exquisiteness around… it is the same that tempts
people to acquire land in these areas. But truth is different. Days
of folks living out there are absolutely horrible except high class.
Among the hill stations in India,
Munnar is considered as one of the perfect destinations for
honeymooners as well as other tourists. Any user who browses this
name will find picturesque places. Every nook and corner of Munnar is
wonderful. Whether it is river, hill, town, resorts or eateries, all
serve as places of tourist attraction.
For past one week, Munnar is quiet
without tourists. Reason behind it was a strike. Here are a few
features of the iconic attempt:
- Conducted by plantation workers of Kannan Devan Plantation
- Ladies in the forefront
- No leader or political parties to lead
- Around 5000 females took part
- Demands were salary hike and increase in bonus
- Politicians were not encouraged
- Venue was National Highway from Kochi to Dhanushkodi
- Protestors blocked NH for nine days
- Most of the participants were Tamilians
On Sunday, opposition leader of Kerala
legislative assembly, VS Achuthanandan joined the camp. He announced
he’d be there till the problem is solved. A man of 90’s sat for
the whole day with protestors. By night, their demands were agreed.
Usually they were paid only a minimum of Rs. 232. They had to pluck
21 kilos of tea leaves per day. Even if they give an outcome of 100
kilos, they are paid just Rs. 308. So they went on with a strike for
minimum pay of Rs. 500. They also wanted bonus of 20%.
Womenfolk didn’t entertain
participation of men in the strike as they feared males can be easily
influenced by management. Only person whom they trusted was VS
Achuthanandan.
It must be admitted that this is one of
the historic effort with no banners of any political or social
organization. Sadly the credits of this fight back don’t belong to
women of Keralites. Malayali females love to live cozy life. Albeit
they wish to oppose for a social cause, their family won’t allow.
There will be a few exceptions. Yet most of the family setup in
Kerala thinks a woman who raises her voice is a burden. So Malayali
female community is covered up with ‘emotional shatters’. Apart
from household jobs and office works, she’d seldom have a world.
Spotting a lady dancing in a procession in Kerala might be a tedious
task. Happiness, sorrow and anger has its limit when it comes to
Malayali ladies and the boundary won’t go beyond the four walls of
her house. Way to go Tamil ladies… You showed the world what’s
female power. Salute for your courage and effort!
