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A Dialogue

My imaginary interview with an imaginary minister -

Me: Sir, You have done  great work in Odisha and Andhra by saving so many lives despite such a large cyclone.

I.M. : Of course, of course. And all that is because we  a most inspiring great leader who motivates us to help people in distress.

Me: So around 7 lakh people are evacuated and are staying in shelters. That is really great. And hardly a single casualty. (mumbling) Lessons are learnt from Uttarakhand.

I.M. : Pardon me?

Me: No I told your government was really prepared this time to save people. And I am sure you have plans for rehabilitation of all these people. Building housing colonies for them, providing them jobs, rebuilding their shops and businesses ?

I.M. : Um, Er., Um, See all these works fall under state governments. They will have to help these poor people who have lost everything in cyclone.

Me: But your government will sanction enough funds for these works and send a team to oversee the progress etc.

I.M. : OK, ok. Ab bas karo. I have an important meeting to attend regarding the next elections, what I mean is I have meeting regarding this  odisha problem and MP problem and onion problem. I have to go. 

Me : Of course sir, I will just ask one more question. Since you brought it up, what steps are you taking to control the inflation?

I.M. : Inflation, what inflation? There is no inflation. You just believe what ever the opposition parties and media say. They don't have better work. Nor do you.

Me: OK sir, thank you for the interview.

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