It is reassuring to see locals (in their mid-50s and above) who are vocal and deeply concerned about corruption, pollution, hill cutting, unwanted infrastructure, land filling and grabbing, double-tracking by railways, coal transport and other critical issues. Though they faced hurdles yet they have been victorious and won against all odds many battles with the authorities, powerful people and corporates. This is highly appreciable. The locals (below 50 years) are not so-vocal against “rowdy-tourism” which is atrocities committed by tourists who rough up the locals, create ruckus in shacks and restaurants, drive and ride vehicles on the beaches, drunken driving, eve teasing, not returning or returning a damaged rent-a-cab or two-wheeler and other serious issues. One needs to ponder as to why is this so. Tourists need to be treated well as they are guests and bring in revenue, but this does not mean that one should bend double to please them and silently bear their bad behaviour. Tolerance has a limit and the locals need to maintain their dignity in the face of rude attitude by unruly tourists.
