In the above shown two images are two species. One is a cold and merciless one which will not hesitate to destroy anything in its path to get what it wants . This species is also highly territorial and considered to be extremely volatile . The other is just the regular Asiatic male lion.
Now, 2014 is a momentous year for both of them. The Asiatic lion, because a census is going to be done on their numbers this year and after almost a century of pampering them and caring for them, their numbers have risen to around 400. This census will reaffirm faith that the Asiatic lion may just come back from the brink of extinction.
For the politicians although, its a whole different ball game. Elections are going to be held this year. We all know what that means !! Big promises, fundraisers, rallies, speeches, protests, violence, dharnas, morchas, demands, pompous bellicose denigration of opposing parties. But wait that's not all !
A PROMISE FOR CHANGE .
That is their USP . That is their ace . That is our dream.
This year has a whole bevy of elections lined up. Various states are going to elect their respective ministers, cabinets and the whole shebang. Apart from that, on a national scale, there is going to be either a one man army rout of a entire dynasty or the squashing of the rebellion by the said dynasty. For the better part of the last year, the tension between these two camps has been palpable. Words have been exchanged, nicknames set, old issues brought up which make the afflicted relive those horrendous days . The stage is set for the big battle to decide for the supremacy .But where there are predators, there are scavengers looking to get a small piece. In politics, they appear in the form of small parties which when unable to win seats, swear fealty to a big name party to form a coalition government thus ensuring their 15 minutes of limelight.
This time around, there is also a surprise addition to the politico ranks. A new fresh leader, new winds of change are sweeping through the country( literally sweeping. Remember the mighty Broom). There was a surprise victory and a plethora of anticipations from the humble common man types winner ( lets just label him Broom Aadmi ). All was good for some time .The inhabitants of the capital were gazing dreamy eyed at their hero when a can of some rather scandalous worms was opened. That was the spark, that was all it took to set off the unreasonable part present in every Indians brain . The Broom Aadmi then resigned supposedly because his demands were no met ( in my opinion ) sulking like a 5 year old who was told he couldn't have a toy.
The dates have been declared, the stage is set. Now all that remains is the selection . Im sure its going to be like the selection of a reality show winner, albeit on a monstrously huge scale. Because lets face it, politics and reality shows are the same if you discount the beauty aspect :P.
As a first time voter, I am looking forward to pressing my finger into the EVM . All I hope, is that it counts. But as a layman, I just want to grab my popcorn and watch the saffron brigade march to war against " the Dynasty ".
Signing off and hoping that we have learnt from the past hollow promises,
-THE TRUE AAM AADMI
P.S. I know i havent gone in detail but I dont want to get into any sorts of trouble whatsoever.
The below written article is purely fictitious . If any sentiments were harmed due to some content, I profusely apologise for the same. It was and never will be my intention to alienate or demean members of any particular group .
The way u began... hahahahahah..
ReplyDeleteI admire ur ability to write on serious issues without bein too bombastic... also, ur sarcasm is gettin better and better... i mean the disclaimer at the end was toooo hilarious :p :-D...
Keep goin bro...