INTOTHE PAST WITH PAIN...202

INTO THE PAST WITH PAIN…202
Dr K Prabhakar Rao

Gandhi has fallen suddenly sick and lying on a cot in heavens. Nehru and Patel are seen nursing him. He occasionally cries and blinks. He is feeble and weak.)

Patel. Bapu. What happened to you suddenly? You have become sick. Iam feeling much upset.

Gandhi. ( feeble voice) Do not get worried. I shall be soon fine. Afterall I am very old man. How long I will be healthy?

Nehru. That is also true.

Patel. Bapu., Shall I read the news for you? You may enjoy it.

Gandhi. Plesae do it if you like.

( Patel picks up the news paper and reads headlines)

Dr Man mohan singh rejects demand for resignation by the opposition parties

Dr Man mohan singh says he is responsible for appointment of chief vigilance commissioner

Dr Man mohan singh says he has no knowledge of the scams in respect of erstwhile minister Raja

Dr Man mohan singh says he did not know that cases were pending against Mr thomos

Dr Man mohan singh says that he had to adjust to many issues in view of coalition government.

Dr Man mohan singh says his previous government came out clean after winning the confidence motion and also won election.

Dr Man mohan sing says wiki leaks are not trustworthy and can not be relied up on. No action is possible on such disclosures.

Gandhi. Oh shit. What is this going on in India? What he is doing? If he does not know any thing what for he is there?

Patel. He knows it better.

Gandhi. For everything he says I am helpless. Iam innocent. Next time he might say I am clueless.

Patel. That is possible by all means. (Sings)

The guys around are clueless
In comparison to an ass they are no less
It is group of clowns and nuts
And surely they must be sent to live in huts

Gandhi. Well said Patel. Kindly get me some fresh milk that is in flask.

(Patel pours milk in a cup and gives to Gandhi. He sips, takes a deep sigh and relaxes on bed)

Nehru. Bapu. Am I required here? I think I must go and relax

Gandhi. That is up to you. There is no compulsion on any one. If you feel you must take care of me you may stay. It is up to you.

Nehru. It is not that I am not interested in taking care of you. You misunderstood me.

Gandhi. Jawaharlal, Just relax.

Patel. You heard the news. What type of governing is going on in India?

Gandhi. It is crooks galore.

Patel. True. Every one is trying to make wealth while some are trying to entrench themselves for life time. Few are after reserving berths for their kith and kin. Some are after dynastic succession. Some want others to vanish once for all. They are digging graves behind them. Hee..hee. What your said is very true. It is crooks galore.

Gandhi. What to do? The nation has been brought to this pass by these nuts.

( In the distance famous singer actor Surendranath is heard singing)

Tera jaha aabaad hai
Mera jaha barbaad Hai
Faryaad Hai.. Faryaad hai
Hai aasmaa.. Faryaaad hai.. Tera Jahaa..

Too khush ke tere paas mein
sabphhol aakhir khil gaye
Jin ki tamanna thee mujhe
aakhir oh tujhjko mil gaye
Mere Muqaddar mein Fakhat

Ggam aur kisi ki yaad hai..
Tera jahan

( The pathetic song puts off Gandhi who sobs in his bed)

Patel. Bapu. Plesae be composed. You are a brave man. You have seen many ups and downs. God is there. He shall punish all the present nuts for misrule. They shall disappear without trace. They shall go into dark pages of world history. Bright days will soon dawn on India. Rule of law and virtue will be there. We have to wait.

Gandhi. Hope so.

Nehru. All the time you guys are hinting at my dynasty. I feel hurt.

Gandhi. Why feel bad at realities? Take it sportively

Nehru. My family members did so much for the nation.

Gandhi. There are many others who have even done more

Patel. They disappeared without any recognition.

Nehru. That is not our fault.

Gandhi. Yes It is their fault that they were selfless. They ere honest and sincere.

Nehru. Bapu. You appear to be biased.

Gandhi. Plesae do not think so. Think with open mind. Closed minds only see evil..

Patel. True.


Nehru. Patel, You have nothing to say except do Bhajan of Bapu.

Patel. Plesea you also do it. Who stops?

Gandhi. Jawaharlal. Please go if you are not happy. But do not pick up fights.

Nehru. Thanks Bapu. Iam going.

Patel. Tanks

Gandhi. Ohfo. What type of guys is he..OK Patel. Let me relax. I am feeling sleepy

Patel. OK Bapu. Bye

( Patel leaves)

CURTAIN FALLS