My friend wanted to join politics. Thanks to multi-party democracy, In India we have no dearth for parties.
So he joined a party. He had good oratory skills. His caste algorithm matched with potential vote bank so no one asked him why he joined the party.
First time he took the mike “I am proud of being Hindu, An Indian”. Well, he was given show cause notice and booted out of the party.
The crime: He sounded communalist.
Well, my friend thought he learnt the first lesson of politics. Anyways, he joined another party. He thought not to make the same mistake again. He took the mike and started talking “More than a Hindu, I am secular, my vision , my heart , my dream focuses on the minorities of our nation…” His speech was booed. Without any explanation asked or given, he was sacked from the party.
The crime: He sounded pseudo-secular and anti-Hindu.
Never the one to give up, he joined another party. He thought he would not talk this time. To show his inclusiveness to all people, he went to temple, church and a mosque. He was withdrawn the red membership and kicked out.
The crime: The party does not believe in God.
Shaken but not to be done with, he joined yet another party. A different stage. A similar mike. He started talking “No one is bigger than ideology, Leaders come, leaders go” Everyone listened attentively. He was quiet satisfied this time. Still, he found his way out of the party.
The crime: The party is held tight by one leader. Potential challengers are nipped early.
Never to be disillusioned, he banked upon his own fortunes. He believed in the power of paper. I mean the RBI paper and it did not fail him. He won handsomely.
Now every party wants him and asks him “what is your party?” and “be in our party” That is Indian politics for you !
Disclaimer: The friend in the article is fictitious and any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. It applies to parties too.
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oh,
great post
and what a way to express your thoughts,
Super article…
and I like the Disclaimer: The friend in the article is fictitious and any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. It applies to parties too.
that was fun ! Sorry I can’t think of more original words to comment. It was fun cos i had fun while reading it.
A fun take on our politics but how so very true!!
Bapuji was with him, so he was bound to win.
Great take on present scenario inflicting the country and its inhabitants. Under is a political joke doing rounds here in UP:
A middlle class ‘animal’ bought a fish for his family. It cant’ be cooked. Why? No water, No Electricity, No kerosene, No Gas.
So the ‘animal’ put the fish back in the water, why take a life when no use?, he thought.
Suddenly the fish jumped in the water – shouting – “Mayawati Sarkaar Zindabaad, zindabaad”
A hilarious take on political system of India and very true whichever ‘party’ you are from “RBI Paper” never fails