The games politicians play.

Thanks to election time, it's raining amusing behavioural aspects of individuals and shows the ridiculous extent that they can go, hoping like mad that each action of their's is gonna fetch them votes! Now, consider these:-

    (a) Pulling down view cutters.

     Depending on the security threat upon the individual, the police go by their bible on security and one of
     the materials that they use extensively is the green sack-like material to cover vantage points to block the
     view of a possible mischief monger and they call it the 'view cutter'. It was one such thing that was pulled
     down by Rahul Gandhi, quick to be taken up by none other than the Chief Minister and other worthies
     on the dais much to the consternation of the security personnel. The politicians had resorted to the act
     because they wanted to be 'in touch' with their political workers!

     Now who gets blamed, if god forbid, something wrong were to happen? The professional assessment
     by the security apparatus must be accepted without question.

    (b) Getting to be over friendly.

    We're returning from my sister's place at Palakkad with mom and somewhere enroute, we'd to cross
    the long motorcade of a candidate. He was on a topless vehicle and waving to one and all. When our
    car was passing by his vehicle, he'd bent down to the extent feasible and waved vigorously with a wide
    grin on his face. So much about being outgoing and friendliness.

    Do these same people display such enthusiasm once elected? I doubt it.

    (c) Making explosive statements and then blame about being 'misquoted'.

    Every politician is guilty on this count. They make outrageous comments, challenge their opponents
    on silly issues and can go to any extent for getting responses from the audience. Later, when they come
    under the Election Commission's scanner they sheepishly report that they've been misquoted. But the
    electronic eye nails their lie.

    Wonder what happens finally? Or is it that the complaints are registered and after warnings are issued,
    the matter is conveniently closed? Public memory is short.


Tailpiece.

But whatever one might say, the elections with all its attendant frills, games and boisterousness, is the hallmark of a true, vibrant democracy. We, Indians, can really be proud about it!