Jaishankar and his Witty answer
Explore the witty repartee of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as he navigates a humorous diplomatic inquiry involving Kim Jong-Un and George Soros.
In the hallowed halls of diplomacy, where the stakes are as high as the stakes at a game of poker between seasoned chaps, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar found himself in the spotlight at a recent event. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, perhaps fuelled by an extra helping of tea, as the presenter threw a curveball of a question straight at Mr. Jaishankar: “So, if you had to choose, who would it be for dinner: Kim Jong-Un or George Soros?”
Now, this was no ordinary inquiry. It was akin to being asked whether one preferred a Chocolate Momo at Wow Momo or a Eggless Mayonnaise — both as good as Veg-Biryani or lets just say cattle food. But, in true diplomatic fashion, Mr. Jaishankar, with a twinkle in his eye and a smirk threatening to break free, responded, “I think this is Navratri; I am fasting.”
Laughter erupted from the audience like a Vir Das show. The witticism was so sharp it could have cut through the tension thicker than a butcher’s apron. Mr. Jaishankar’s quip was a delightful dodge, a masterclass in political banter that revealed his knack for navigating the choppy waters of global diplomacy with finesse.
The backdrop to this witty repartee involved George Soros, the man whose name sends shivers down the spines of the right wing in India faster than a cold draft on a winter’s night. Accused of being the puppet master funding anti-India elements and instigating regime changes across the globe, he’s the kind of bloke you’d think twice before inviting for tea, let alone dinner.
On the other hand, Kim Jong-Un, known for his nuclear ambitions and somewhat dubious culinary tastes, doesn’t exactly sound like the kind of dinner guest who’d bring a bottle of wine — more likely a bottle of something far more dangerous.
In the world of politics, where subtlety is often as rare as a honest politician, Jaishankar has previously shown his talent for sharp retorts. When asked about India’s continued oil imports from Russia, he silenced critics with a response that could make a seasoned diplomat weep with joy. “Our total purchases for the month would be less than what Europe does in an afternoon,” he stated, leaving onlookers wondering if they had just witnessed a mic-drop moment.
Mr. Jaishankar’s ability to parry probing questions with wit and charm is reminiscent of a seasoned boxer dancing around his opponent, landing blows without breaking a sweat. As the laughter from the audience subsided, one could almost hear the collective sigh of relief that they hadn’t ended up in a diplomatic minefield but rather a comedic banquet where the menu was rich with irony and seasoned with sarcasm.
So, if there’s one thing to take away from this delightful exchange, it’s that in the grand theatre of politics, a well-timed joke can often be more powerful than a thousand words of policy. And as the night wore on, one could only wonder what other delightful banter Mr. Jaishankar had in store for future guests at the diplomatic dinner table.
In a world where everyone is looking for the next political scandal or diplomatic faux pas, perhaps what we need more of is a good laugh — or at least an invite to Mr. Jaishankar’s next dinner party!
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