Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 -- The allotment of an official vehicle bearing the registration number 13 to IUML leader and Minister for Local Self Government K. M. Shaji has revived the long-debated discussion on superstition in Kerala's political and administrative circles.
The allocation of vehicle number 13- often regarded as "unlucky" in popular belief- triggered informal discussions among sections of the political establishment, with indications that some ministers were initially hesitant over accepting the number.
The issue quickly gained attention within political and social media circles, reopening the long-standing debate on whether such beliefs should influence official assignments.
The number 13 has historically been a sensitive...