Yes, We Could?

Strapping young agent of change Lal Krishna Advani has begun announcing all over the place his honest intentions of running for Prime Ministership of India. Taking a cue from his beloved contemporary Hussein Obama from across the world, our man has begun early, and in earnest. With such novel techniques that no one in India had ever heard of before, like advertising in the Pakistani media, in American blogs and others, the shrewd, youthful leader of the opposition is covertly insinuating himself into our collective minds.

A johnny come lately for most of his short life (he missed the boat circa 1965), he has finally got the break he was waiting for. Kept in the shadows of his venerable, slightly older(about to start pushing middle age)mentor AB Vajpayee, the young man was a quick study and showed signs of his statesmanlike qualities early on in his apprenticeship. Political irrelevance for the better part of half a century did not get him bogged down like his detractors believed. Steadily maturing, preparing himself for the first major challenge of his life, Krishna, as he shall soon come to be known, is now a role model for all budding kindergarten politicians.

Appearing to run on the most novel of all ideas in India, national security, he is a shoo in for the play pen at No. 7, Race Course Road. His theme is a supreme intellectual achievement in a land that has never been introduced to the idea in its 7000 year history. A juvenile priest, he has been a strict adherent to the Spartan philosophy of life, euphemistically called Hindutva. His cult has grown slowly over a few short years, much in keeping with dear Obama's across the Pacific. The similarities are striking. With few hair on their skull tops, these two modern day marvels have set their hearts on changing the world. India is lucky to have one of its own.

With all the enthusiastic zing of a child in a sweetshop, just like he did a few short years ago, Krishna is rearing to go. Having addressed concerns of his fellow incarnate Ram to the ignorant and impudent press, he is now free of trivial burdens and all set for the long haul. Minor threats like those of his stepbrother Shekhawat appear to have died down and he looks to be ready to launch his juggernaut for all to see and clap. India loves fresh faces and new ideas and Krishna will take full advantage, unlike all who have come before him. Appealing to minority groups like Hindus and the farmer community, his novel techniques are sure to garner surprise constituencies on D-Day.

Unfazed by resounding defeats in Rajasthan and UP, to name a few (defeats that would have been the last nail in the coffin for lesser mortals), he beams with a refreshing optimism. With beginner's luck and a newcomer's naivete, this young man will go rolling home. Home in this instance being the aforementioned play pen.

He is now counting on you, the wonderfully discerning voters, to provide that "shoo" that would get him across the finish line come auction day. Please help him in this endeavor by staying at home and watching him on TV alone as he thanks his infant sons Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley for their birth that brought such untold joy into his life. As for India, she should be happy with her ability to constantly reinvent herself and allow for people of all ages and backgrounds to contest free and fair elections that are a testament to her enduring ideals and learned populace. Here comes Krishna. Yes! We could....