Lord Shiva, Bengali politicians and the results (satire)

Lord Shiva was glued to the TV screen – judgment day had come and all the TV channels were trying to outwit the others to claim ‘I am the best.’ The anchors and participants were having a field day and the audience were becoming more and more confused.
Durga came a sat beside the Lord – she had brought with her a plate of pakoras. There were two varieties – one was of brinjal and the other of potatoes. The sky was overcast and the occasion deserved a celebration of sorts.
She offered the plate to Shiva and looked at the TV screen. Two of the participants were engaged in a verbal duel and appeared to be coming to blows. But – she knew that it was all a sort of reality show. She had, at times, seen the men smiling as they sipped tea behind the scenes.

‘Why are they so agitated?’ she asked.
‘They are all tense – I doubt if they will have a good night’s sleep.’
‘Are they not well?’
‘They are caught up in the result fever,’ Shiva explained.
‘But the results of all exams have already been declared,’ Durga said.
‘This is an exam they have to undertake once every five years,’ Shiva said. ‘And – those who emerge winners can mint money for the next five years.’
‘I don’t understand.’
‘They are the politicians,’ Shiva said. ‘If they are happy, they’ll keep you happy. They’ll celebrate your festival in a more gorgeous way.’
‘I see,’ Durga said and picked up the binoculars. She focused down below abs saw several dhakis – sitting forlorn on the roadside. ‘Why are the dhakis sad? If the men win, they’ll need the dhakis to dance in the celebrations.’
‘They have been told to stay off,’ Shiva said. ‘I just heard it in the news.’
‘Why?’
‘Didi’s orders,’ Shiva said. ‘She does not know what fate awaits her once the ballot boxes are opened. So – she is playing it safe.’
‘I see,’ Durga said. ‘The sweet shops are also empty. How will they celebrate without sweets?’
‘They have procured boxes of chocolates,’ Shiva said. ‘They come cheap and have greater shelf life. They will not go waste if the leaders fail to make the mark.’
‘You mean the situation is so bad?’
‘Yes – no one has any idea of what the EVMs hold.’ (to be continued …)


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