Indian netas come up with another ploy to deprive us of some mirth

It is quite well-known that our netas often arouse mirth, when they are not causing face-palm moments. One aspect of the problem is that once elected, these chaps seem to think they are qualified to speak on all matters moral and cultural, amongst other things. But, often, as happens with overvaulting ambition, they tend to leap right over the horse they assume they can ride. Take that much-abused notion of decency. Even an ordinary debate in state assemblies and Parliament can descend into something resembling a riotous classroom. Sometimes, netas even let fly the browner side of invectives, if not chairs, mikes and whatever else is handy. Thus, it is rather amusing to see political parties speaking of behaving decently. This comes after frogs and cockroaches and poor proverbial Gangu Teli were dragged in to describe each other. Then came the major announcement that “we should not lose the decency (sic) in our language”.

One would suggest, given the absence of withering sarcasm employed regularly as a political tool in parliaments in other countries, Indian politicians would do well not to give up or deny each other the chance to describe themselves in colourful local idioms. This keeps things real and Indian, allows the public the amusement necessary to bear the netas. After all, we need all the mirth we can get.