Moody loved Ms only when they meant mangoes but, when the syllable referred to individuals, he was apprehensive. In the East, there is this firebrand woman leader known as ‘Didi’ – her name began with M and she was a staunch believer in the philosophy of simple living and high thinking. The Hawaii chappal was her identity.
This was so like Moody himself.
Madam M loved to wear her special brand of saree, it was unmistakably unique. She, like Moody himself, came from a simple background and, had emerged in the political scene to take the world by storm.
Once again, this was so very much like Moody – both of them had emerged victorious riding on the waves of change.
However, while Moody had a whole team of experts working in the background to boost his image, Madam M hated to share the dais with anyone else. She wanted to set an example of daredevilry and take full credit for her achievements.
Moody longed to cozy up to her because she had, at one time in the past, been in the good books of Moody’s predecessors.
But, she was playing hard to get. Even at election time, both of them had criticized the other to get noticed. They knew that it was a game and were contented with the results.
In order to win her over, Moody had asked one of his ministers to go to her state and praise her achievements sky high. The minister he chose was another firebrand leader and she played her part to perfection. She was Uma-ji and, she went on a trip down the Ganges and was impressed with the journey on a steamer.
But, Madam M appeared not to have noticed or heard her.
And she had a crony whose name had not just a single M but a pair of them. And, this gentleman kept falling sick at odd times of the day and night. The demon of Sharada kept haunting him – it was the name of a chit fund that had taken the lives of many and the hard earned savings of thousands.
Double M had been put in prison for his own safety because there were many who were baying for his blood. He did spend a major part of the past year there. But, it was a prison with a difference. It was not where ordinary criminals are usually lodged. He was no ordinary criminal and, hence, was accommodated in a special ward in hospital that had been specially equipped for him with all the luxuries so that he never felt the absence of a homely atmosphere.
Yet another M is the latest from the land of Didi – this M pretended to have fallen out with Didi but, as has now been revealed, he is back in favor. Obviously, it’s all part of a game called ‘Politics’ where there is no friend or foe. Today’s demon may become tomorrow’s most loved. (to be continued …)
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