Big Boss and Big Chief

Big Boss and Big Chief
Excel at mouthing platitudes
But what is really needed
Is a revolution in attitudes

It is all very well to be tech-savvy
Dump all old stuff as colonial
But will anything change mindset
Which is chauvinist, parochial?

New schemes get announced
And accolades get showered
Of all those who are promised
How many get truly empowered?

Legacies are not built by speeches
Publicity cannot purchase stature
If the content does not change
No one is fooled by nomenclature!

District judiciary has hardships
Highlighting their woes is fine
Why not exhibit your backbone
Instead of calling them your spine?

Big Boss and Big Chief
Are a perfect photo-op duo
But when their sun finally sets
Will it change the status quo?

Raju Moray writes a regular column for The Leaflet, titled 'Adalat Antics'.

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