Our humble Politicians

Daily writing prompt
Who is the most confident person you know?

Why, yes it’s gotta be the Politicians meeting their voters during an election year.

Eyes blazing with the promise of ‘world standard’ infrastructure and accessible healthcare.

Ah! Who am I kidding! Mere worldly promises don’t cut through the clutter nearly enough, divinity also plays a decisive role.

Religiosity and overt displays of devotion turn as customary as the fallen leaves in spring.

We have different kinds of politicians, confidently committing a wide variety of cardinal sins that are definitely unforgivable for any normal citizen.

From sub-judice cases of corruption to charges of assults and murders, there’s a bit of everything. Some of our esteemed politicians have pursued educational courses that seem entirely bogus. And some change their allegiance so frequently, they are fit for successful acting careers!

And all of this is done with unparalleled confidence and self-assurance.

Voice modulation on point and teleprompters promptly placed at appropriate angles, the politicians take care of any perceived inadequacy through perverse gesticulations.

Meanwhile, a sea of subjects—some there of their own volition, others bought—observe from a distance, careful not to let their own insecurities dim the high spirits of their chosen representatives.