One can feel the difference the moment the train enters Keralam—cleaner railway platforms, more hygienic food stalls, orderly passengers, no stench, and, of course, fresh air.
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I appreciate the article’s perspective, but I feel the situation isn’t quite as black-and-white as it might seem. I had the opportunity to stay in Kerala for work and also spent considerable time there as a tourist in 2025, traveling extensively by train from Thiruvananthapuram all the way to Northen tip, crisscrossing the state interiors and highlands too.
While Kerala remains wonderful in many ways—its people are generally more polite and organized, auto and taxi drivers are far less likely to overcharge compared to places like Delhi, and the food is often fresher and more hygienic due to high turnover—I must say the beaches can be surprisingly disappointing in terms of cleanliness. Places like Kovalam, Varkala, and Kozhikode have beautiful potential, but litter and maintenance issues do affect the experience at times.
That said, railway platforms and stations across India have improved noticeably in recent years. Even in northern and eastern states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (where I traveled for two months recently), things feel much cleaner and better maintained than they did a couple of decades ago. Kerala’s stations are indeed impressive, but the difference isn’t as stark as older generalizations might suggest.
We sometimes rely on impressions from 20–30 years back, and while Kerala has many strengths, I believe a more nuanced view helps avoid sweeping statements. Overall, it’s a lovely state with a lot to offer—just with some areas that could benefit from continued attention.
What kind of idiot title is this one. It seems writer is suffering from unwarranted superiority complex,. There are many shortcomings in each part of India . And certainly No state in India is the champion of Civics Sense. It is a thing which we will have to inculcate from primary school
I have seen street garbage and filthy beaches in Kerala, as well as poor people sleeping on pavements in Kochi. The lack of civic sense among some Keralites is evident during strikes, where public transport is damaged by stone-throwing
I appreciate the article’s perspective, but I feel the situation isn’t quite as black-and-white as it might seem. I had the opportunity to stay in Kerala for work and also spent considerable time there as a tourist in 2025, traveling extensively by train from Thiruvananthapuram all the way to Northen tip, crisscrossing the state interiors and highlands too.
While Kerala remains wonderful in many ways—its people are generally more polite and organized, auto and taxi drivers are far less likely to overcharge compared to places like Delhi, and the food is often fresher and more hygienic due to high turnover—I must say the beaches can be surprisingly disappointing in terms of cleanliness. Places like Kovalam, Varkala, and Kozhikode have beautiful potential, but litter and maintenance issues do affect the experience at times.
That said, railway platforms and stations across India have improved noticeably in recent years. Even in northern and eastern states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (where I traveled for two months recently), things feel much cleaner and better maintained than they did a couple of decades ago. Kerala’s stations are indeed impressive, but the difference isn’t as stark as older generalizations might suggest.
We sometimes rely on impressions from 20–30 years back, and while Kerala has many strengths, I believe a more nuanced view helps avoid sweeping statements. Overall, it’s a lovely state with a lot to offer—just with some areas that could benefit from continued attention.
Maybe more than civic sense 😆😆😆😆
And specially the Muslims, most of the areas occupied by Muslims in india look like slums.. no offence but that’s the reality
What kind of idiot title is this one. It seems writer is suffering from unwarranted superiority complex,. There are many shortcomings in each part of India . And certainly No state in India is the champion of Civics Sense. It is a thing which we will have to inculcate from primary school
I have seen street garbage and filthy beaches in Kerala, as well as poor people sleeping on pavements in Kochi. The lack of civic sense among some Keralites is evident during strikes, where public transport is damaged by stone-throwing
Correct. Agreed. Civics needs to be learnt.