Yes, Kerala democratically elects a communist party very often to run the state. But Kerala is not a communist state. Most recently, The Washington Post identified Kerala as a communist state and was juxtaposing the state's achievement in the COVID-19 front. That is not completely correct. The journalist and novelist Manu Joseph captures this clearly here . Do read the article.

The people and government institutions have risen together to fight COVID-19. It has yielded results. The same was recognised globally, notably by media from developed countries. Other states in India wanted to know and replicate how Kerala did it. But it's difficult for anyone else to replicate this so fast. Kerala is a state in a developing country with a healthcare infrastructure similar to that in developed countries. It's not just that. There is a healthcare worker in the name "Asha worker" and a mother and child care centre in the name of "Anganwadi" for every 100-150 people across the state. As required, an executive at the topmost level can access any family in Kerala within minutes. The system is so efficient that every family in the state with senior citizens have received multiple calls in the last 30 days more than once ensuring their health. The hospitals, public healthcare facilities and professionals are also responsive for any emergency. The ...