The opposition building cannonball of accusations against the ruling government is no news. It is fundamental to any steady-moving government. Protest, media outrage, and several other ways fill the list. But what makes things go awry is the precarious mind of the government that sometimes favors the use of stringent methods that can even elicit shocking criticism from people perpetually tilting with the government. The news that is ringing big in Kerala these days is the highly shielded cavalcade of the chief minister that could make the late queen of Buckingham palace to shame. The police are restricting public movements to pave way for serene travel for the government head. But contrary to their odd intentions, the public along with the media are ridiculing this move, which is showing traits of old archetypal custom.

The chief minister is a reputed figure and there arises no question when it comes to providing his security. But what unfolds in the state is dramatics tinged with movie-like pantomime from the police forces. Many are pointing to threats from Mao activists that forced the police to provide an additional layer of a protective blanket to the CM. But the more than-needed adherence to work and the resulting craze with which the police restrict people from travel is a shame and will taint the government's image for a long.

Meanwhile, the promenade of the secretariat is seeing new stones carved out. A special building and accommodations facility is rising up inside the compound of the secretariat. The move is intended to stop the protestors from entering into the building that houses prominent names. With the government passing through times that see such wrecked financial performance, the additional money allotted for this building is uncalled for and shows all that is lacking in the government.

The government's irate face often hits down on protesters, and that is common. But take time to go some retrospective years back to see how the current government made the city a rehearsal space for all vandalization and desecration during the UDF era.

Meanwhile, the E-governance inside the secretariat showed no mercy when it comes to clearing the pending files. It is a hard day labor for anyone to enter the secretariat. It is not an easy walk to address one's needs and enter the building. But the government looks to shield more security for reasons unknown. The money being spattered for such needs could have been rushed to complete the delayed salaries that many in the government are awaiting for months.