You are absolutely right.Even the so called most literate Kerala's lacks devlopment.All the keralites are fleeing from their home land to various parts of the country and world.The standard of living is very poor for Lower and Middle income groups in both the major communist ruled states (Kerala and West Bengal) Their leaders are directionless they talk about communism but going to USA and try get Foreign investments.Few of their leaders lack credence.They are personally good, but in politics opportunistics .