Flock In-Trade
Mulayam Singh has lost 4 MPs and 14 pounds in the last few days. He is trying to check further loss on both these fronts on a war footing.
On Friday morning he was at a Gym doing exercise. Amar he shouted I trust our flock is in tact and hope there is no disgruntlement in any quarters.
Amar Singh who was doing weight-lifting replied Yes, till yesterday evening the party members were with us. I dont know whether the position has changed overnight.
Mulayam admonished Amar Singh The night is too long a period in politics. You cant be so complacent. Just take a round and come back and report to me.
Amar Singh came back in ten minutes Good news boss, there has not been a single defection in the last 8 hours. Every one seemed cheerful except one Sharma who was holding his hands on his forehead. Mulayam panicked You mean to say that Sharma was actually holding his forehead. My God, we could be in serious trouble. Come, lets go.
Mulayam dropped the bull worker on the floor and rushed to Sharma along with Amar Singh.
Seeing them Sharma got up Please be seated. Whats the problem? I heard you are pressing your forehead this morning. I hope youre not thinking of leaving the party?
No Mulayam Singhji, It is nothing.
Mulayam Singh hugged Sharma Sharma we consider you one of the valuable soldiers of the party and look to your support. If youre not satisfied with the partys economic policy say so. Dont press your forehead at odd hours of the day and give us jitters.
Sharma rubbed his forehead It has nothing to do with the economic policy. I just have a splitting head ache. The word splitting made Mulayam Singh jump up Sharmaji please dont split the party. I will kneel before you and prostrate but dont go away.
Sharma was annoyed Mulayam Im not splitting the party. I said Ive a severe head ache.
Mulayam was relieved. He turned to Amar Singh and said Give him two strips of crocin, Combiflam, saridon and summon a doctor too. Also phone for an ambulance. Lets take him to a hospital.
Sharma was alarmed No need for hospital or ambulance. Im perfectly fine. The headache will go away. I think it just the pressure.
This time Amar Singh was startled Sharma tell who is exerting pressure on you to quit. Its BJP or Congress?
Sharma replied No body is putting pressure. My vehicle broke down and I walked here all the way. Mulayam said Why didnt you tell me before. Ill tell Amar Singh to get a new car. Sharma tell me if you have any other problem. I dont want you to walk over to BJP or BSP camp because your car broke down and the party did not do any thing.
Sharma nodded.
Mulayam continued Sharmaji it is better you dont walk on the road, it is too dangerous. Congressmen may pounce on lone MP walking on the road and offer a cabinet post and even administer oath then and there. Ask anything Ill give you but promise you wont leave the party.
Sharma finally got up and said Let me assure you that I have no intention of leaving the party. I belong to BSP and I intend to stay with it.
Mulayam Singh has lost 4 MPs and 14 pounds in the last few days. He is trying to check further loss on both these fronts on a war footing.
On Friday morning he was at a Gym doing exercise. Amar he shouted I trust our flock is in tact and hope there is no disgruntlement in any quarters.
Amar Singh who was doing weight-lifting replied Yes, till yesterday evening the party members were with us. I dont know whether the position has changed overnight.
Mulayam admonished Amar Singh The night is too long a period in politics. You cant be so complacent. Just take a round and come back and report to me.
Amar Singh came back in ten minutes Good news boss, there has not been a single defection in the last 8 hours. Every one seemed cheerful except one Sharma who was holding his hands on his forehead. Mulayam panicked You mean to say that Sharma was actually holding his forehead. My God, we could be in serious trouble. Come, lets go.
Mulayam dropped the bull worker on the floor and rushed to Sharma along with Amar Singh.
Seeing them Sharma got up Please be seated. Whats the problem? I heard you are pressing your forehead this morning. I hope youre not thinking of leaving the party?
No Mulayam Singhji, It is nothing.
Mulayam Singh hugged Sharma Sharma we consider you one of the valuable soldiers of the party and look to your support. If youre not satisfied with the partys economic policy say so. Dont press your forehead at odd hours of the day and give us jitters.
Sharma rubbed his forehead It has nothing to do with the economic policy. I just have a splitting head ache. The word splitting made Mulayam Singh jump up Sharmaji please dont split the party. I will kneel before you and prostrate but dont go away.
Sharma was annoyed Mulayam Im not splitting the party. I said Ive a severe head ache.
Mulayam was relieved. He turned to Amar Singh and said Give him two strips of crocin, Combiflam, saridon and summon a doctor too. Also phone for an ambulance. Lets take him to a hospital.
Sharma was alarmed No need for hospital or ambulance. Im perfectly fine. The headache will go away. I think it just the pressure.
This time Amar Singh was startled Sharma tell who is exerting pressure on you to quit. Its BJP or Congress?
Sharma replied No body is putting pressure. My vehicle broke down and I walked here all the way. Mulayam said Why didnt you tell me before. Ill tell Amar Singh to get a new car. Sharma tell me if you have any other problem. I dont want you to walk over to BJP or BSP camp because your car broke down and the party did not do any thing.
Sharma nodded.
Mulayam continued Sharmaji it is better you dont walk on the road, it is too dangerous. Congressmen may pounce on lone MP walking on the road and offer a cabinet post and even administer oath then and there. Ask anything Ill give you but promise you wont leave the party.
Sharma finally got up and said Let me assure you that I have no intention of leaving the party. I belong to BSP and I intend to stay with it.