“Howdy Modi” to
“Modi
ki Godi”
An Imaginary Guide to Cosmic Realities
The pandemic of Authoritaria- nism is spreading from one nation to another and has now swallowed Trump’s USA and Modi’s India, two countries representing one-quarter of the world’s population fast approaching 8 billion.
This is a cautionary tale of charlatans posing as saviours of once-great societies.
BEWARE of illusions!
Ashis Gupta is a novelist, poet, satirist and publisher based in Calgary, Canada. Author of six novels and a libretto, editor of a poetry collection on Hurricane Katrina, he co-founded Bayeux Arts in 1995.
Alexiev Gandman is an accomplished artist and illustrator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He collaborated with Ashis Gupta as the illustrator for the satirical “Animal Farm, 2017” (also translated into Spanish), published by Bayeux Arts.
by Ashis Gupta illustrated by Alexiev Gandman
As a new image comes on the screen, Sadhuji asks, “So, Anand, Munnaji asked if you wanted to be prime minister like Modiji, who once sold tea like you. Let’s see what he’s selling now!”
“Religion,” replies Anand.
“Also known as Hindutva, March Towards Ram Rajya, The Kingdom of Lord Ram”, explains Sadhuji. “And from what he earns from selling, what do you think Modiji buys?”
“Power,” both boys speak at the same time.
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