INTO THE PAST WITH PAIN......153

INTO THE PAST WITH PAIN….153
Dr K Prabhakar Rao

( It is the city of Washington inUSA and in White House President BarackObama and former President Washington are found seated in the lawn. Obama is in black suit while Washington is in military dress. Many guards are seen at vantage positions fully armed.)

Obama. Washington sir. Many days passed since we met. How are you sir?


Washington. I am fine. Any how, I am a dead man. Nothing can go wrong with me. We will be always like this.

Obama. True.

Washington. By the by, how are you Mr. Obama? You appear to be relaxed. I think there are not many problems now.

Obama. True. Afghan war is still going on. NATO troops are after Taliban and they are busy in that war. It will go on. Recently another very senior Taliban was killed in missile attack. Iraq problem is almost over. No one is speaking about Iraq now. Every ones mouth is closed. Ahmed in ejad of Iran is also keeping his mouth closed. That character is a strange guy. Some thing is abnormal with him at times.


Washington. It is good. Saddam was removed and sent to gallows. Now Laden is left. If at all he is alive, we must catch him and hang him at a special scaffold erected on top of statue of liberty or in the center of Time square. In fact the place of WTC is correct for his hanging. I am itching to see his hanging. In fact I want to act as his hangman.

Obama. Probably that rascal is dead. He could not be living. Any how we need proofs.

Washington. Many claim that you want his memory to be alive so that you can gain waging wars in Afghan border and project terrorist threat around world particularly to US main land. Mr.Obama, one point is clear. You are not able to discipline Pakistan the rogue nation. You have been embracing them although they are the worst form of terrorists. You are playing goody- goody with those criminals. Unless Pakistan is sorted out, you can not eliminate Taliban and terrorists.

Obama. Its days also are numbered. Its day would come soon. For everything there is a time. It is better we fire gun over others shoulders. Why spoil our hands? India is always there to screw Pakistan. ( sings and does jig)

Look Mr Washington
Pay attention to me and my words high
I am sure to teach Pakistan a mighty lesson
They would disappear soon into the sky


Washington. Haa…haa.. You are living in dreams Mr Obama. Do you trust India and their capabilities?

Obama. Why not? What is wrong with them?

Washington. What is correct with them? Will they have guts? They develop cold feet at the end. I have seen them after 26/11. These guys have no courage and commitment to act and save national honor. They just swallowed all insults. They are good at words only and crazy of Gandhi. Finally I am sure the Gandhi fad will take them to Dooms day.

Obama. That could be some strategy.

Washington. What are you talking Obama? Is it strategy? It is pure cowardliness and show of impotence. They are of no use. They are good at singing Ramdhun that was coined by Gandhi and he sang throughout his life and made lives miserable to all.Finally Muslims in India screwed India well and got away with Pakistan while Indians looked idiotically.

Obama. Washington sir. Please do not take the name of that person. He may land up here. It is very uncomfortable to be in his company preaching non violence and all crap. He wants to rub his theory over us. Last time he came he ate my head.

Washington. It is also true. He came here many times and bored us.

( In the mean time a sentry walks in and salutes smartly)

Sentry. Sir . There are some visitors waiting to see you

Obama. How can be visitors waiting now, at this odd hour? Any how please bring them in.By the by what are the names of the guys?

Sentry. One of them is called MK Gandhi. He si strange looking and is holding a stick.OK Sir. Thanks.

Obama. Oh No. I am dead. Eee..eee

Washington. Relax Mr Obama. Take things easy.

( Sentry salutes and goes out. After some time Gandhi and another person walks in. The second person is carrying a big sack with him)

Gandhi. Good evening guys. How are you?

Washington ( Gets up) Hello Mr Gandhi. Welcome to this place.

Obama. Welcome Mr Gandhi ( Gets up and greets him)

Gandhi. Nice to be here after long time.

Obama. Mr Gandhi. What is the matter? You came all the way?

Gandhi. We have small problem.

Washington. How are things at India? Hope Pakistan is not troubling you guys. I heard recently you conducted some games

Gandhi. They were CWG, Common wealth games. It went off well

Washington. That was good. How was the performance?

Gandhi. China stole the show as usual. We stood second in tally of medals.

Washington. That is very good.

Gandhi. Thanks sir for encouragement.

Obama. You must have spent some billions of rupees

Gandhi. Surely we spent

Washington. Who is this gentleman with you?

Gandhi. He is the finance secretary of India

Gandhi. Mr Washington and MR Obama. We are broke now. We have spent lot of money on these games.

Obama. Do not call spent the money. Say squandered away the money.. say that. I also read in news papers that lot of money was also swindled by the organizers.

Gandhi. That is true.

Obama. But why did you allow?

Gandhi. What to do? Goofing up and eating away money is the trait in India. At least 60 to 70 percent of money will be eaten away. Only 30 to 40 percent money is utilized.

Obama. But you guys keep looking at things.

Gandhi. That is the Indian way.

Washington. Is this you guys learnt from the Englishmen

Gandhi. They were no less. The looted India like any thing. Our Kohinoor diamond is with them. In fact they wanted to take away Taj Mahal to England.

Obama. OK.OK. Now what is to be done?

Gandhi. It is simple. We came to request for major aid from you.

Obama. I shall ask you some thing Mr Gandhi. Your country is very poor. There are millions of people in India that go hungry and many die out of hunger, Disease is rampant. If one travels 50 km away from your major cities, there are no roads. Militants are ruling roost in India. India is one of the poorest country in world.It is no different from Ethiopia. Was it necessary to spend away your money for these games and show biz? What is the use now going on begging around?

Gandhi. What can I say?

Obama. The rulers appear to be just nuts whose upper story appears to be blank. Your PM is known as great economist. Is this the way he plans economy? Disgusting. You guys have no money to feed people and you want to go to moon. Is it required? What you will do in moon. Beg there too?

Gandhi. Sir, you are very harsh on us

Washington. He is telling facts. Why feel bad?

Gandhi. Any how past is past. We will be careful in future

Washington. That I doubt. Your leaders will never learn lessons. This is because they make money in such ventures.

Obama. You name any scheme in India, money is swindled. People have no fear of law there.

Washington. Most of the times you guys are busy politicking and no real governing takes place. This is the worlds view. What you have to say?

Gandhi. It must be true. Congress leaders never heard my advise after getting independence.I was also shot dead within one year after 1947

Washington. You were lucky that you escaped watching all mismanagement.

Gandhi. True sir. But give us some aid. Otherwise we will go abegging.

Obama. OK. I shall help you. Why this guy has brought this big scak

Gandhi. He wants to collect money in this bag.

Obama. It is not done like that. We shall do money transfer.

Gandhi. Ok Sir.

Obama. But it will not be free. You have to sign some bond

Gandhi. we will sign wherever you want sir. But give us money.

Obama. That is fine. Now you may go back and tell your PM to speak to me tomorrow. We shall do the required things.

Gandhi. Thank you sir. We are obliged.

Obama. That is good.

Gandhi Can we go now.

Washington. OK. Thanks for your visit. Better be careful next time.

( Gandhi and his associate get up and wish Washington and Obama and they leave)

Washington. Mr Obama. Do you think these guys will change?

Obama. I doubt. It is like a dogs tail. It can never be straightened. Same is with them.

Washington. Haa…haa…. Well said, Good riddance. Let us enjoy our drink.

Obama. Teah. Cheers.. ( He lifts the glass and touches the glass of Washington)

CURTAIN FALLS