“Poriborton !!!”, Screamed the ecstatic Halwai in Chittaranjan Park. The poor guy was oblivious of the impending LPG and Petrol price hike that was pushed into effect 2 days after the results. Ask anybody in West Bengal and for that matter Didi herself what kind of change is going to happen, and all you are likely to get in return is a wry smile. and perhaps some Mishti Doi.
After going through all the newspapers and talking to a lot of friends, I was still clueless on the poriborton issue, and decided to chalk up my own list of things that can change, and those that definitely won’t. Read on at your own expense.
What remains the same: Unrequited love for Sourav Dada, and hatred for King Khan
What Changes: Loyalties – from KKR to Sahara Pune Warriors, and a possible exodus to Pune
What definitely won’t happen: Either of the two teams winning IPL 4.0
What remains the same: The argumentative Bong lamenting marginalization in National Politics
What Changes: Fuel Prices, under directives from Pranab Da
What definitely won’t happen: Any upsurge in PranabDa’s popularity in his home state given this fact
What remains the same: Bengali Passion!
What Changes: The outlet to express the same – from Singur to Sourav to Trinamool
What definitely won’t happen: Sustenance for any western Business in the State
What remains the same: Elegant and grandiose Durgo Pujo Celebrations
What Changes: The latest trends in fashionable ethnic Bengali wear being adorned by the ladies
What definitely won’t happen: Boys looking any better while visiting the pandals
What remains the same: Bengali actors flocking to Bollywood
What Changes: Waist Sizes. From healthy chocolate heroes (Vishwajeet) to unfit Size Zeroes
What definitely won’t happen: A return to the heydays – of Satyajit Ray and Keshto Mukherjee
What remains the same: My affections for Riya Sen, and my Mom’s preference for Raima as a daughter-in-law
What Changes: After quite a lot of thought, I have warmed up to Raima too
What definitely won’t happen: Either of the two damsels agreeing to marry me... :D
On a more serious note, let us raise a toast to the glorious culture that gave us everything from brave freedom fighters, great scientists and delicious cuisine. Thank you !!!
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