Shashi Tharoor Slams 'Militant Unionism' Amid Bharat Bandh: Kerala's Reputation Suffered Enough

• Shashi Tharoor criticized 'militant unionism' in Kerala, stating it harms the state's reputation and deters investors.
• He called the Bharat Bandh a 'Kerala Bandh,' highlighting that the state remains 'held hostage' by outdated forms of agitation.
• Tharoor emphasized his consistent stance: supporting the right to protest but not the right to obstruct free movement.
• He argued that militant unionism drives away industry and enterprise, urging Kerala to adopt 'constructive dissent' instead.
• The state experienced a near-total halt during the bandh, with public transport paralyzed and daily life disrupted, impacting daily wage earners and small traders.