The Great Indian Republic

After making politically correct statements

that the world would like to hear,

After taking immense proud in just existing

in a way which is quiet unclear,

After trading the nationalistic feelings

for tri coloured ads and TRP ratings,

After strewing replicas of our flag everywhere

from the roads to government buildings,

After listening to a movie star talk about

Unity, peace and national integration,

After shopping for garments and accessories

that are latest in 'desi fashion',

The great Indian republic goes to sleep confused about

its short lived patriotism,

unmindful of the little girl

who works to build a multibillion dollar stadium,

which she will never enter;

unmindful of her happiness

of having got a lot of sweets

outside the school which she has never been to.