THE ASIAN INDEPENDENT UK
Bal Ram Sampla
Geopolitics
Satirical: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the IIT Delhi 57th Convocation Ceremony.
Once upon a time in a republic, a Prime Minister decided to visit a university, turning a simple graduation into a royal coronation.
Weeks before the big event, the campus transformed into a medieval fortress. Security guards lined the gates, treating ordinary students like potential rebels who needed thorough screening. Barricades lined the pathways, and armed guards scrutinized every scholar to ensure no rogue textbooks or dangerous ideas slipped past the royal checkpoint.
When the Prime Minister finally graced the stage, bathed in golden stage lights and surrounded by an aura of divine right, the auditorium erupted into applause worthy of an emperor returning from a crusade.
But the real magic happened in the rehearsal hall. Since one does not simply walk up to a king, students receiving medals were given strict instructions on court etiquette. They had to practice the exact angle for bowing their heads, ensuring maximum reverence without tripping over their robes.
On the grand day, the auditorium was thick with royal pageantry. When His Majesty finally stepped onto the stage, the scholars nervously shuffled forward, following their choreographed steps to perfection. Who needs an engineering degree when you can graduate with a master’s in royal bowing? In modern politics, it turns out higher education is just a sideshow—the main event is learning how to treat a public servant like an absolute monarch.
