How ethical is it for Vijayan, who occupies the post of the chief minister, to nudge his people to participate in a bandh and by extension, stay away from work? Given Kerala’s penchant for bandhs, it has acquired the sobriquet of ‘Hartal‘s own country’ over the years. Life comes to a standstill as offices, buses and commercial establishments do not risk facing the wrath of the powerful and militant trade unions. And when the CM of the state is himself supporting the bandh, expect Kerala to stay locked up this Friday.