Savarkar ’s Supper and The Comedy of Indian Politics
The hilarity in India’s political arena as dietary choices spark uproarious debates. Join us for a comedic look at the controversy surrounding Savarkar ‘s eating habits, where politicians prove that nothing is too trivial for a good row.
Ah, the curious case of India’s political circus! Who would’ve thought that a gentleman’s dietary preferences could spark a national row? But, lo and behold, in India, it seems no topic is too trivial for political fisticuffs. Forget tuning into the Kapil Sharma Show—just grab some popcorn and watch the real comedians, also known as politicians, take the stage. This time, it’s all about what Veer Savarkar ate. Yes, you heard that right. While the rest of the world grapples with pressing matters like climate change, economic turmoil, and, oh, I don’t know, world peace—India’s political elite have turned their gaze to the dinner plate of a man long deceased. You couldn’t make it up!
So, let’s set the scene. Enter stage left: Karnataka’s health minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, who, while addressing an event in Bengaluru, casually threw into conversation that Savarkar, the Hindutva icon, may have enjoyed a spot of meat—and possibly beef. Well, dear reader, you can imagine the uproar. Cue the right-wing politicians, storming into the arena, veins bulging and arms waving, because apparently discussing Savarkar’s diet is the last straw.
Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Nirupam, visibly agitated, took to the soapbox, issuing a stern warning to the Congress: “Stop insulting Savarkar, or we’ll bury you six feet under in Maharashtra.” A tad dramatic, you might say, but hey, when in Rome—or in this case, when in the land of endless political hyperbole. I mean, who knew Maharashtra was so passionate about a man’s choice of meat?
And what exactly are we to infer from this? Is there now a litmus test for patriotism based on what one ate for dinner? If you had the lamb biryani, are you still eligible to be a national hero, or must it strictly be dal and chapati? The mind boggles.
It seems, though, that the real sport here isn’t about dietary choices or even historical figures—no, the real game is seeing just how worked up we can get the populace over the most bizarre of things. Forget actual governance, health care, or, I don’t know, maybe clean drinking water. No, no, we must debate what Savarkar did or did not have for supper in the 1940s.
Honestly, I’d wager Savarkar himself, if he were alive today, would be shaking his head in disbelief, muttering something like, “Is this really what we’re arguing about?” while tucking into whatever meal he pleased, possibly with a side of bemusement.
So, there we have it—another day, another political tempest in a teacup. Or should that be a meat-filled teacup? Either way, grab your front-row seat, because the show is far from over. In India, when politicians aren’t busy legislating, they’re busy entertaining.
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