Shahid Usman Balwa, Madhu Koda, A. Raja, Behen Mayawati- What do these names have in common? These are the real heroes/heroines of India. These are the country(wo)men we should be proud of, who we should admire. But beware, not everybody can emulate them, much less tread on their footsteps. For that takes extraordinary political and business acumen, and the ability to portray yourself as a victim.
On the victim part, I would like to add that this is perhaps the most tricking job in the world. You need to be just the right measure of victimized, not too much, not too little. What helps matters is if the victimization is borne out of society's inhumanity or the bias of our law. So while Mayawati and Koda have the downtrodden dalit card up their sleeve, Raja and Balwa blame the law for playing truant. No wonder, these innocent citizens have been victimized by the media and society combined. Even Lalit Modi gave it a shot, albeit unsuccessfully. Ever wondered how so many dacoit-turned politicians win elections? Because they know how to play the 'victim' card effectively. And apparently, in India, the 'victim' card is even sufficient to take you to the highest pedestal of power, the NAC chair.
It would be very helpful if someday, these eminent luminaries of India decide to write an autobiography, so that millions of equally victimized people can find their footing and indulge in mass debauchery of the nation. Plunder only grows with persistence, even Mahmud of Ghajni had to try hard for a life of excesses!
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