Is BJP a force in Kerala?

I was under the impression that BJP is a non-entity in Kerala which was always ruled by Communists and Communalists. I was surprised by the close fight put up by the BJP candidate O.Rajagopal, who was finally pipped at the post by Shashi Tharoor. However, there was celebrations on the streets when the national picture emerged. 

On 26th May when Modi took oath as PM there was celebration all round with rallies, fire crackers, large screen live telecast of the ceremony, sweets distribution etc. My nephew who visited Technopark on that day, said that techies were also celebrating by passing sweets around. 

So high are the expectations from Modi that he has to perform a miracle to live up to them.

Here is a scene outside my apartment. BJP workers are cooking payasam (kheer) for distribution during the oath-taking ceremony.

Musuem Police station area cleared of junk vehicles

For a change, the area around the Museum Police station looks clean. Most of the junked vehicles have been removed or shifted making the place look open and easier for pedestrians and other road users. Hope other police stations also follow suit.

Vehicle Arts

Vehicles in Asia, especially, trucks, tuk-tuks and taxis have very interesting slogans and artwork. Here is a sample.

Vehicles on the day of Attukal temple Pongala festival, 2013.

Banana boat, ..er truck on Trivandrum by-pass road.