Parasites

Parasites

My friend was annoyed. It was after a long lacuna he visited Kerala. The bitter experiences he had to face from most of the places were annoying, disgusting and frustrating- according to him. Exploitation to the core was rampant among almost all – relatives, friends, taxi drivers, officials, politicians  - all were  expecting money and gifts in kinds from him. The crime he did – he went abroad in search of a job. None was interested in the hardships he had to endure, long hours of hard work, issues arising from the cultural differences, perpetual tension in the work place which were not  accepted by “his people” – be they relatives, friends, neighbors, own villagers, politicians.  Experts in Geography and General Knowledge  to them even poverty stricken African countries are like Eden, where milk and honey flows and money is got at the shake of the tree! All were competing to get, get more and more from him. Drivers charging extra against the rules, even suppliers of ordinary hotels expect huge tips, officials expecting for prompt services and if not delaying the services for silly reasons.  The villages and cities alike were made dirty – he felt the minds of the people are dirtiest. No one is responsible and  are devoid of diligence. Those who criticises the old kings and kingdoms could not maintain the work of those they are against, leave alone creating something new. Government is seeking assistance from others and “others” in turn from the government. Most of them are interested in getting and their concentration is mainly on those Pravasies, even those who have left Kerala, not necessarily abroad. What a pity?