KeralaChief Minister PinarayiVijayanon Tuesday expressed his wish that the tourism industry in the state be exempted from shutdowns, just like the way hospitals, milk and the newspapers are allowed to function, his office said.
He made this call in his weekly TV programme while taking part in a discussion with the industry honchos in the state, according to the Chief Minister%27s Office
"Even though in a democracy, calling a shutdown is an accepted form of protest, in the overall interest of the tourism industry - as a shutdown brings troubles for visiting tourists - it would be a good idea that the shutdown organisers exempt them from it," said Vijayan
Shutdowns are a regular phenomenon in the state and throw normal life out of gear. Even though the KeralaHigh Court has brought out more rules to prevent them from affecting normal life, the Law Enforcersare yet to act, giving enough ammunition for political parties and even social organisations to call for one, at the drop of a hat.
Apart from a state-wide shutdown, there are now district levels and even village councils shutdowns now being held to express protests.
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