Prof Nutan K Resutra
I am happy, very happy; rather I am about to do Lohri Dance! People are asking me why, and I say elections are going to take place in Delhi. They look at me, some wondering, many with what-a-stupid-he is, look. They just stop short of asking: elections are being held in Delhi: why the hell are you dancing in Jammu. Begani shadi mein Abdullah deewana. I give them even a bigger foolish glance and reply smilingly: future bright! Now it’s their turn to be surprised and there is an obvious question mark on them. Patiently, just like a Mahrishi of the ancient times, I patiently start explaining to them the well -kept secret in an abhay mudra:
The Election Commission sounded dugdugi in Delh and Janata started gathering in the ground. Television channels hoarded all those who shout full throat, none bothering whether there is any sense in discussion. But what the Janata was awaiting was the announcement of freebees or Revdi. The last three elections in Delhi were comfortably won by the Kejriwal Party. The National Party shouted hoarse “Revdis are useless. Freebies cannot be given to voters.” But people did vote for them, not once but thrice. This rendered others groping in the dark what to do now. AAP Kejri were certain that this time also they would announce freebies and once again wrench the power; irrespective of the issues of sharaab ghotala or sheesh mahal. And they did dole out their favourite slogan: 300 units free electricity, Rs.2100 to women; and then they winningly looked at their rivals imagining the latter who spoke so vociferously against Revdis cannot counter this move. But then they were in for surprise.
The other national parties also decided to play on the same turf of Kejri. They adopted the dictum “If you can’t oppose them, follow them.” And lo! Out came from the magic hat the promise of free 300 units of electricity plus Rs. 2300; and one up on that, Rs.2500. It is indeed Gajak compared to Revdis.Bravo.
Now the three Madarries are out with their own bundle of promises, trying to woo Delhi. And Kejri is crying foul: insisting that the others are copy cats using his idea of Revdis. In this tamasha, Janata is enjoying the natural Cat-Fight; please refrain using the term Dog-fight!I again say I am happy because I see my future bright in their Revdi-Gajak slogans.
The secret of my future-bright lies in a story about meeting of two donkeys, one of Kumhaar and the other of Dhobi. The latter asked:Kaisa chal raha hai. Kumhar’s donkey said: Bahut bura Bhai. khaney ko bahut kum milta hai, aur maar bhi padti hai. Tum sunao apni.Dhobi’s donkey said: the situation here is also same; but mera future bright hai! Astonished, the other asked: How come so. Came the innocent reply: Dhobi has a daughter who washes clothes for him. The father daily says: If clothes remain dirty, I will marry you to this Donkey. Aakhir kabhi to………..!!
The National Party promising Gajak of free electricity and cash to women is ruling 20 States and UT’s. And this is a Party that stands by its words.Also, when the Party President or the Prime Minister speak, they speak for the country and not one little Delhi only. So,I am also happy; I am dancing because I am sure we will also get not only Revdis but also Gajak. And my future is also bright!
And now I am going away happily feeling I have got free electricity and cash payment just now!
