My dear Citizens of Japan
We are told that you have a notorious record of having a new PM every year (almost)
Take the unusually long tenure of Junichiro Koizumi (2001-2006) out of the equation, and 14 Prime Ministers have lasted a total of 17 years.
And how many PM has Britain had in the last 30 years since 1980? And the answer is only 5.
We are told that the strength of Japan’s political dynasties is a major driver in the almost annual procession of weak, mostly forgettable figures in and out of the country’s highest office. Because many politicians inherit their positions, they are not forced to cultivate leadership skills or learn to win popular support.
That You refer to the sons of the rich as obo-chan – and it’s a phrase that’s been thrown at the most recent quartet of short-lived prime ministers, who many felt were out of touch with ordinary people
That the problem is that they don’t gather public support and then become leaders. They inherit their constituencies from their families,”
Going through the above it almost seems that when it comes to Politics ..It’s almost same …Be it India or Japan…
The Impression one gets is the Japanese society unstable? The answer is a Big No? There was never any Civil unrest..No political unrest or Assassinations (Unlike Us)
We are told that it is the “Powerful Press” and a vibrant and ever agile society who would take absolutely no nonsense lying low…Which means you have within your society an Anna Too many..
But the purpose of my letter today is not to find fault with Japan...The land of Rising Sun...
The purpose of this letter is to advise the People of Japan that Post Tsunami and other disastrous Nature’s fury that you face every year (or should I say every day) with religious regularity even we as Indians feel that your Resilience has stretched a bit too far…And changing Prime Minister every year or so is taking its toll too…
We in India have a Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh…The Economist Par Excellence ‘
Since you have an economy which once was “Shining “ and is now in Dumps and in Quagmire which possibly even the most diehard optimist won’t be able to pull it out.
Why not use the services of our PM? (Dr ManMohan Singh or MMS as we all fondly call him)
We the People of India have decided to “LEND” (Or For Forever keep sake if you may so Like) you Our Reverend Prime minister...He can really work wonders with your economy…He has Rendered Yeomen’s service to our Nation.
If You see India’s Growth story growing at 8 % and Shining and Clamoring its shoulders with your Irritant Neighbour China It is all because of this ONE MAN ARMY (Don’t ask about the Inflation and BPL card Holders) You as a country who have not seen Inflation since God Knows How Long (Being Recession/Deflation Infested) and BPL you won’t care since it is India Centric Semantics’ which I am sure You Japanese could do without..
His another greatest Trait is That He is Silent…and I am told the Japanese are a silent lot also...Years ago a friend of mine told me that it is difficult to read a Japanese’s Mind …I am sure he fits your bill Perfectly..
His Third Trait “Always in Submission to the Dynasty he Serves”Now since your Prime minister is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members, I am sure he will be the most suitable Candidate. He can do wonders when It comes to serving under the Dynasty...No one can beat him in this game of ‘SERVITUDE”
His fourth Trait: He would not even once look back and see who the hell is shooting using his shoulders…he is Mr. Silent and shall remain ever faithful as always..
Now Iam sure there is nothing that should stop you from ADOPTING our PM and do away with changing your PMs as often as a newlywed mother changes the Nappies of her new born.
This is not all.
In these days of BUY ONE and get one FREE We the people of India are also ready to SWAP our PM with your “Tsunamis and floods”
We the People of India sincerely feel and hope that your Natural Disasters shall be less of a Disaster to all of us...And being a Resilient Lot we can always do with small dose of disasters...
You will appreciate that for a Young Nation Like ours (only 64 years Old) it is too much to handle an Overwhelming Manmade Disaster called Manmohan Singh.
Looking forward to a long and lasting relationship for Mutual Benefit…If you feel our offer is slightly less attractive please be free to call or contact us..We might even think of SUGAR COATING it a wee bit by adding a RAHUL GANDHI and a Digvijay Singh FREE with Manmohan Singh…
Hope you will consider our Proposal Favorably
Thanking you
We the People Of India
5 comments:
Japan will be forever indebted to you for this valuable import. I am not sure how long MMS will be able to last on raw fish.
Rajesh this was brilliant, will share it with my friends on FB :)
Thankx a lot Purba ..I took time and scribbled after along time..Wish I could be half as good as you are ...Anyways thankx once again...
I respect your views but disgree with it. Dr. Singh is not a liability. Yes he does not speak out often but we dont want a PM who keeps talking. My view is that he has maintained the decorum of his office and worked to the best of his ability and circumstance. That if someone feels is not adequate so be it.
Dear Mr Rajesh, I remember having come across a capitalized four-lettered somewhere in your post, "LEND".
For all you know, it may be a typographical error. My question is, "Did you mean to say DONATE?"
If that is the case, you stand exonerated.
@ Neelpan ,Semantics apart..loved your word " Donate" Also...Hahahaha..
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