TVR is correct when he states "I am delighted that the chief minister understands that economic development cannot come at the cost of environmental degradation." Environment is what helps the caital less, ordinary citizen to work within his ability and limit to make a living and live happily. High techies. are handful and vast majority of the population belong to the ordinary category. While every other politician, including many Marist leaders, today totally ignore the effect and value of environment to sustain the small man, Achuthanandan is sticking to his vision that small is not only beautiful but is the pillar of the economy and the country in the long run. Hats of to Comrade VS for his steadfast stand in the interest of the common man and the State, inspite of tremendous pressure from powerful left lobbies including his own colleagues in the Marxist party. This is a Bhageeratha Prayatna. Let us all hope Achuthanandan, the "abhinava Bhageeratha" wins in wits and battle.
