Saturday, 06 April 2013
NARGIS KHANUM
As soon as the polling date is announced, eligible voters enjoy their brief period of importance, which lasts only until the votes are counted. There are heated, delightful, interesting debates largely based on sheer ignorance, but great fun. This is our moment of glory. The "great" politicians treat us like royalty no matter if we are dressed in a patched pajama or tacky dupatta.