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Kerala's collective anger against hartals could change how people protest

The 'anti-hartal alliance' formed by over 30 traders' organisations reflects the popular mood in the state

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Muhammed Sabith | The Wire Kannur
In an unprecedented collective move, more than 30 organisations in Kerala on December 20 came together to form an ‘anti-hartal’ alliance. The group announced that they would no longer cooperate with hartals, or day-long shutdowns, announced by various socio-political groups in the state.

The organisations include those representing merchants, industrialists, hoteliers and bus and lorry owners. While the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce also announced their support to the move, tourism organisations in the state made a separate move on similar note. Subsequently others, like doctors, also announced their support.

Individuals and organisations in different sectors are still coming forward to join