one simple journey started when my aunt and i wanted to visit another aunt of mine in Bangaluru.the day being the day the country's most awaited and hyped verdict was to be given,the Ayodhya verdict to be precise.the sensational hype created by the nation by giving early leaves to all working bodies to avoid any kind of violence was amazing.
everyone at my place was glued to the television anticipating the verdict.the chatter by the reporter being echoed by my grandpa...eppo kallambarengo?!you will be in trouble if you delay your departure......
my frantic aunt from bangaluru calling to inquire...are you coming?eppo kallambarengo?
my parents getting tensed by the moment...meanwhile 'iron leg'(my nick name which has nothing to do with my leg more of my luck of always reaching late during a journey)was packing few snacks in anticipation of the combined effect of my luck and the verdict's after effect.
though with all the hype we were blessed to have got empty busses on time(those who have travelled with luggage on the rush hour buses would agree) and reached the station early enough to see all the passengers of our train with ample time to spare to check out the whole station.
with nothing to do my aunt and i chat and slowly board our train.our bay mainly consisting of ladies,we chit chat about all thing including the 'verdict' and time flew.ironically we reached out destination on the dot.andf life seemed better if not normal.
a coolie haggling with all his worth and an old couple not giving an inch,famalies reaching out to each other,enthusiastic friends calling each other,the auto wallahs nagging elli hogidhira..auto beka...life seemed normal..as good as any other day and there i pause for a second and wished to ask all the sensation creating news channels who try to provoke a peaceful nation "EPPO KALLAMBARENGO?"
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