Chief Monk !

Now that the initial shock from the selection of Yogi Adityanath started to wear off, think about this. BJP had a complex analytical problem at hand. A mix of MLAs from 15+ different castes (rough guess) with various levels and permutations of getting alongness. Sample this - A and B get along but not with C and D; But when with E, A and C get along but not with B and D; However E gets along with B and D but not A and C. And so on. The strong heads and headstrongs struggled for a week trying to solve the equation that Amit Shahs complex candidate selection created.
All this while the solution was roaming around freely right in front of their eyes. The problem with the solution was that it was perceived as a solution for another problem and not the current one. So they struggled and struggled while the rest of the country admired their election win and media continued to give them backhanded compliments.
Then one of the selection panel guys, sipping a cutting chai while on a well deserved break away from the headmasterly gaze of Amit Shah, asked casually, "Who is that short guy in saffron robes going around happy and smiling while we are breaking our heads here? Whats his caste?"
"Why he is Yogi Adityanath. He is born a Rajput but technically casteless because he is a Yogi"
"Casteless? What does that mean in our current problem context? Which scenario does he fit into?"
"Actually, and technically, he doesn't fit into any of the permutations. He doesn't fit our problem space at all"
"Hmmm... If he is not part of the problem, then............."
"Eureka !!!"
They all ran to the headmaster with their solution while the happy solution himself was sitting next to and chatting with Amit Shah.
"We got the solution Amit Bhai. Or you have got the solution with you. We mean, while we solved the problem you have the solution. That is we have the solution but the solution is with you. Heck ! Can someone phrase the correct sentence here please?"
Amit Bhai smiled patronizingly. "I know you have the solution which is with me now. Do you believe that I was thinking of a CM with caste when I was selecting all those candidates? No way. The problem was solved upfront. This was only a test for your analytical skills. Congratulations ! You have earned your rightful place in my close circle. However you must work on your Comprehension and Sentence making"
The group nodded with impish happiness
And that is how UP got their new CM. GRE, CAT, GMAT type of questions are everywhere. There is no escape from this mental mania. So relax and enjoy the show folks.

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