Harithandhrapradesh

Right from the moment Congressmen in Andhra Pradesh vouched that they would turn the state green, the heavens seem to have pledged their loyalties to Andhra Pradesh Congress. They have sent the rain gods to fill all the reservoirs and dams upstream to allow the reservoirs in this state to achieve their maximum storage levels during every monsoon. The ground water tables that were alarmingly close to the "Desertification" status have been replenished, and they have been maintained at very healthy levels. The high gods have done their job and provided the congressmen ample opportunities to turn the state green. So far so good.

To gain maximum political mileage, which is what the congressmen are famous for, statements have been made by Mr. Samuel. Because the state is being 'ruled' by the "Messenger of God", Mr. Samuel claimed, the rain god has blessed the state with 'normal' rains. Excellent! But does Mr. Samuel realize that he should be 'Governing' the state - not 'rule' it. Democracy allows everybody to have an opinion of their own, but Mr. Samuel excels in forcing his ideas on the people. So, he continues to 'rule' with scant respect to any rules.

Sorry for the digression, I realize that I am here to discuss Greenery. So, Mr. Samuel begun a slew of irrigation projects. Little did he realize that diktats of the 'messenger of god' has enough clout to get rainfall that is entitled to the area he 'rules'. He neither commanded the earth to absorb all the water that it receives as rainfall nor did he have the strategy established for the rain gods to send water in proper installments. The rain listened to Mr. Samuel's diktats, he did better listen for Mr. Samuel is the 'messenger of god'. The coastal areas reeled in floods.

The "Go Green" concept percolated to the last man of the hierarchy in the ruling machinery. They harvested green currency good enough to be stashed in gunny bags. The press had displayed it on several occasions. The press is mindless, what reaction can they trigger when the gods have pledged their support to Mr. Samuel? Roads have been washed away, and grass started taking the place of tarmac. The state started announcing the the virtues of going green.

"We have given the progress that no government has ever dreamt of", argues the state Congress Committee president. Yes, the state is overwhelmed. He was so dismayed at the entry of the popular movie actor into politics, that he had to call for a press conference to tell the public, that the actor is wasting his time. "The state is happy, and green and he sees no political void that the actor can fill. Is the actor in his senses?" he growled, "the state is being ruled by Mr. Samuel - the very messenger of god. What else can a lowly human do?". Een when his opinion was not asked the great Mr. Samuel quoted- "The actor is a novice. How can a normal human being issue diktats to the high gods? What does he know about the state machinery?."

The problem with me is that I am not deeply involved with politics. However, I keep witnessing a strong testimonial every day on my way to office. The water sent by rain gods, washes the homes of the followers of the 'messenger of god' and drains on the IT Parks - Madhapur Police Station road ensure that the diktat of the ' messenger of god' is followed to the hilt.

This water has been overflowing ever since the monsoon began this year, and ensured that the RCC road laid by the previous 'evil' government is sanctified by painted it green with algae.



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