All in a Day's Politics--Play
SCENE 1
A House where a “ Neta” from Party Zee comes calling just before the election:
Knock Knock….Door opened by an aged man. The neta is standing with folded hands and a smile on his face. His 2 chamchaas are standing beside him, fanning the neta with hand fans.
Aged man—Sorry, I am unable to place you. My age is such that I do not remember the names these days. Do I know you? If I am not mistaken, you look like a politician!
Chamcha no. 1—What a shame! Ghor Kalyug hai! You no knowing the great man, reverend sri sri Gammchaa da??
Chamcha 2 to the neta--- Chhee Chee….sir forgive him sir..he doesn’t know what he is saying sir.
Aged man—Gamchha da?? No, am sorry, never heard of him! Where do you stay sir?
Chamcha 1--- Isshhh….stopped by the neta
Neta--- I am the local MLA of this constituency. Whatever you see here has happened because of my will. It was I who thought that this place needs a good park where people can go for their morning walk. So I got the park constructed on empty land. Also I have requested all the people of my constituency to maintain peace and harmony at all times. You can see the result for yourself..there has not been a single incident of crime in this area. The outsiders are scared to come and create nuisance in my area. All sisters of my area walk around safe.
Aged man—Oh! I am so honoured to have met you. I always thought that the police out-post that has been set up in our area is the cause of peace and violence free locality of ours.
Neta--- Arre, I was the one who ensured that the police outpost is set up in this area rather than 5 Km far.
Chamcha 1---- True….u r great sir….
Chamcha no. 2---- You r such a visionary person sir…great…
Aged man---- So now why have you come to me? If you did not feel the need to come to me during the last 5 years, why have you come now? If you feel the good work done by you has benefitted the people of this area, they wl certainly vote for you.
Neta—(Smiling). Thank you so much sir. It is our duty to pay a visit to everyone and remind all to vote for us during the election. Please fell free to express your grievances personally to me in future. If there is anything that you feel needs my attention, please feel free to meet me at the party office.
Chamcha 1--- Sir, u r so kind sir…
Chamcha 2---- Pl remember, Our symbol is… A monkey!! Pl cast your vote on a monkey sir!
Aged man--- Monkey???
Neta--- The forefathers of us all….Monkey represents the Common man, it is the symbol of hope and prosperity….Aashchi sir. See you on the day of the election. Bye-Bye!
SCENE 2
Knock—Knock
Aged man…muttering….Now who is it this time? Cant even read the newspaper in peace!
Opens the door..
Aged man---Oh!! Another candidate, is it?
Neta 2--- Good evening sir. Hope you are well sir?
Aged man—Yes, am well. But am sorry, I do not recognise you.
Neta 2--- I am the one whom every small child within a radius of 100 miles knows and is scared of. Naam ta holo- Daabur das.
(So saying the neta takes out a comb in the style of taking out a knife and runs it on his hair before depositing it back in his pocket)
Aged man---Babbah….you scared me!
Neta 2---No scare Dadu. Our party is the freedom party. We ensure that the freedom of all residents of this area are in our hands! I have been told by my party that we have to win this constituency at any cost, this time. So I am here. We have warned all the residents of this area that they have to vote for us this time. Otherwise, we are going to make life hell for all of you in future. I hope you get my message!!
Aged man--- Loud and clear. Never knew that a party could use such a strategy of coercing people to vote for them.
Neta 2--- I am telling you very openly dadu. This is not coercion. If I had come to you with a pistol in my hand, that would have been coercion. We have information about all people in this area. We know the trouble mongers of this area. On election day, my team will be ready since morning to track them down and convince them to vote for us! If they agree fine, or else… ( another swish of the comb and hair combing)
Aashchi Dadu….
Chamcha 2.1---- Mone thake jeno, Our election symbol is a Horse’s egg!
Aged man--- Horse’s egg????
Neta 2--- Yes, we are as strong as the horse and we want to create a new order. The egg signifies a new beginning. Down with capitalism!!
Aged man stares at the receding figure of the politician and the Chamcha..
In the back-ground a few people shouting slogans..
Vote dao…Vote dao
A House where a “ Neta” from Party Zee comes calling just before the election:
Knock Knock….Door opened by an aged man. The neta is standing with folded hands and a smile on his face. His 2 chamchaas are standing beside him, fanning the neta with hand fans.
Aged man—Sorry, I am unable to place you. My age is such that I do not remember the names these days. Do I know you? If I am not mistaken, you look like a politician!
Chamcha no. 1—What a shame! Ghor Kalyug hai! You no knowing the great man, reverend sri sri Gammchaa da??
Chamcha 2 to the neta--- Chhee Chee….sir forgive him sir..he doesn’t know what he is saying sir.
Aged man—Gamchha da?? No, am sorry, never heard of him! Where do you stay sir?
Chamcha 1--- Isshhh….stopped by the neta
Neta--- I am the local MLA of this constituency. Whatever you see here has happened because of my will. It was I who thought that this place needs a good park where people can go for their morning walk. So I got the park constructed on empty land. Also I have requested all the people of my constituency to maintain peace and harmony at all times. You can see the result for yourself..there has not been a single incident of crime in this area. The outsiders are scared to come and create nuisance in my area. All sisters of my area walk around safe.
Aged man—Oh! I am so honoured to have met you. I always thought that the police out-post that has been set up in our area is the cause of peace and violence free locality of ours.
Neta--- Arre, I was the one who ensured that the police outpost is set up in this area rather than 5 Km far.
Chamcha 1---- True….u r great sir….
Chamcha no. 2---- You r such a visionary person sir…great…
Aged man---- So now why have you come to me? If you did not feel the need to come to me during the last 5 years, why have you come now? If you feel the good work done by you has benefitted the people of this area, they wl certainly vote for you.
Neta—(Smiling). Thank you so much sir. It is our duty to pay a visit to everyone and remind all to vote for us during the election. Please fell free to express your grievances personally to me in future. If there is anything that you feel needs my attention, please feel free to meet me at the party office.
Chamcha 1--- Sir, u r so kind sir…
Chamcha 2---- Pl remember, Our symbol is… A monkey!! Pl cast your vote on a monkey sir!
Aged man--- Monkey???
Neta--- The forefathers of us all….Monkey represents the Common man, it is the symbol of hope and prosperity….Aashchi sir. See you on the day of the election. Bye-Bye!
SCENE 2
Knock—Knock
Aged man…muttering….Now who is it this time? Cant even read the newspaper in peace!
Opens the door..
Aged man---Oh!! Another candidate, is it?
Neta 2--- Good evening sir. Hope you are well sir?
Aged man—Yes, am well. But am sorry, I do not recognise you.
Neta 2--- I am the one whom every small child within a radius of 100 miles knows and is scared of. Naam ta holo- Daabur das.
(So saying the neta takes out a comb in the style of taking out a knife and runs it on his hair before depositing it back in his pocket)
Aged man---Babbah….you scared me!
Neta 2---No scare Dadu. Our party is the freedom party. We ensure that the freedom of all residents of this area are in our hands! I have been told by my party that we have to win this constituency at any cost, this time. So I am here. We have warned all the residents of this area that they have to vote for us this time. Otherwise, we are going to make life hell for all of you in future. I hope you get my message!!
Aged man--- Loud and clear. Never knew that a party could use such a strategy of coercing people to vote for them.
Neta 2--- I am telling you very openly dadu. This is not coercion. If I had come to you with a pistol in my hand, that would have been coercion. We have information about all people in this area. We know the trouble mongers of this area. On election day, my team will be ready since morning to track them down and convince them to vote for us! If they agree fine, or else… ( another swish of the comb and hair combing)
Aashchi Dadu….
Chamcha 2.1---- Mone thake jeno, Our election symbol is a Horse’s egg!
Aged man--- Horse’s egg????
Neta 2--- Yes, we are as strong as the horse and we want to create a new order. The egg signifies a new beginning. Down with capitalism!!
Aged man stares at the receding figure of the politician and the Chamcha..
In the back-ground a few people shouting slogans..
Vote dao…Vote dao
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