Moody and the mystery of Didi in Delhi (satire)

Moody was smiling which is unusual for him. Seeing him in such a mood, Jet Lee, Baba Someday and Nitty Gadcurry exchanged glances. Obviously, the Big Man was pleased with himself.
Sue Sharma was absent because Moody had sent her to attend a very important meeting in a neighboring country – one of the points on her agenda was a cricket match. Cricket brings people together, is a wonderful bonding agent and a diversionary tactic from day-to-day problems.
Suddenly his intercom rang – it was his Secretary.
‘Sir,’ Didi wants to meet you.
‘What is she doing here in Delhi?’ Moody asked. ‘Is she trying to entice others to join her brigade?’
‘Actually,’ Jet Lee spoke, ‘she is coming to attend my daughter’s marriage. Probably she wants to pay you a courtesy visit.’
‘I heard she has several items on her agenda this time,’ Baba Someday intervened. ‘She’ll probably attend our Sardarji’s son’s marriage. And – wish one of her old patrons on her birthday.’

‘Poor lady, Didi has her hands full,’ Moody commented. ‘I can guess why she wants to meet me.’
‘Could be about finances,’ Jet Lee suggested. ‘She is always complaining of no-money.’
‘Her constant pleas for money and more money reminds me of the nagging wife whose husband’s earnings are never enough,’ Moody sighed. ‘Poor Didi has not yet learnt to cut her coat according to the cloth.’
‘I heard she has plans to meet many more people,’ Nitty Gadcurry joined in. ‘She is ambitious and sees herself as a future Prime Minister.’
‘Wishful thinking,’ Moody grinned. ‘She had been to foreign countries to woo investors to her state – the response was too poor. In fact she had to make a hasty retreat from one place. She has to identify her priorities. She has to give something to get something – no one can get anything for nothing.’
‘Actually – she is too stubborn,’ Baba Someday added his opinion. ‘She has a one track mind and I feel she should learn and practice yoga. She is a great artist and yoga would help her.’
‘Yes,’ Jet Lee agreed. ‘She does have interests in non-political fields. Many of her MPs are from the film world. She loves cricket and one of the Khans is the brand ambassador for her state.’
‘Really?’ Moody was surprised, ‘I have not seen any such person promoting her state. Normally brand ambassadors are seen on TV talking about the positives of the state like tourist attractions – I don’t recollect seeing any such ad.’ ‘They are in the making,’ Nitty explained. ‘She is trying to work out what to project. With no major industries to boast of, she has to rely on cottage industries, pickles and handicrafts. But, the ad agency are not able to convince the brand ambassador to promote such products. That is the hitch.’ (to be continued …)

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