Kerala has made the most noise for a state that was hit by floods. It is not because of adversarial politics alone. It also managed it's rescue ops efficiently. Kerala knows how to mobilise resources. Keralites also know what their rights are, and are not willing to be patronised

Some out there are asking why Kerala is not grateful for the assistance they have received from the Centre. They are asking why Kerala has been counting relief assistance amounts and publishing them. The answer is simple - we know how to hold others accountable.

We also know how to hold ourselves accountable. Within Kerala, there are already people looking into the flaws with our urban development and environmental management strategies. The lessons learnt in Kerala will hold salience for the rest of the country.