A Satirical Take on Political Alchemy in the Land of Five Rivers.Once upon a campaign trail — not too long ago, in 2022 — a man from Delhi arrived in Punjab with a broom in one hand and a bag of promises in the other. His name? Arvind Kejriwal, the magician who claimed he could turn corruption into currency and promises into prosperity. His message was simple: “Vote for us, and Punjab will become rich again — without anyone paying a single rupee more!”
The crowd cheered. After all, who doesn’t like free electricity, ₹1,000 every month for every woman, world-class schools, hospitals, and zero corruption — all wrapped in a single slogan?
“Money will not be a problem,” Kejriwal declared, his voice echoing through loudspeakers and loud hopes. “Punjab da paisa Punjab te kharch hoyega!”
The only problem — as we discovered later — was that Punjab’s “paisa” had already taken early retirement, leaving only empty coffers and full slogans behind.
The Great Pre-Election Miracle
In 2021 and early 2022, Kejriwal’s campaign trail looked less like a political rally and more like a travelling magic show. He performed illusions of arithmetic that would make even accountants weep with wonder.
“How will you pay for all this?” asked journalists timidly.
“From savings!” replied the magician confidently.
“Where will those savings come from?”
“By ending corruption!”
And just like that, the numbers vanished into thin air — replaced by claps, slogans, and free Wi-Fi dreams.
Post-Election Reality Check
Fast forward to today — the curtain has lifted. The magician’s hat seems empty, the rabbit has escaped, and Punjab’s treasury is now whispering, “Mainu maaf karo ji.”
Instead of the promised “revenue from honesty,” we got record-breaking debt. New loans are being taken faster than Kejriwal’s old speeches can be replayed. Every time someone asks, “Where’s the money?”, the answer arrives with a fresh loan notification.
The irony? The man who once said “Punjab’s money will not go to Delhi” now watches happily as Delhi’s political image shines brighter using Punjab’s borrowed rupees. Development announcements come with Delhi’s photo, while Punjab’s taxpayers get the bill.
Promises, Policies, and Puzzles
Let’s decode the economics of this wonder:
₹1,000 for every woman above 18.
300 units of free power per family.
Free education and health reforms.
Roads, jobs, and welfare for all.
But the fine print — invisible during election time — says:
“Subject to loan approval and central treasury tolerance.”
Meanwhile, Punjab’s farmers, industries, and unemployed youth still wait — wondering if the “Delhi Model” meant free benefits or free financial fall.
The Magical Ending That Never Came
In the fairy tale version, Kejriwal’s magic wallet never runs dry. In reality, Punjab’s financial cupboard is bare, yet the show must go on — powered by borrowed dreams and campaign jingles.
As one villager in satire puts it:
“Kejriwal said he will bring money from Delhi to Punjab. Looks like he brought slogans instead — and sent Punjab’s money back to Delhi!”
And somewhere in the corridors of power, the echo continues:
“Don’t worry, money will come…”
From where? Nobody knows — perhaps from the next election promise!